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English adjective: strained | |||
| 1. | strained lacking natural ease | ||
| Samples | A labored style of debating. | ||
| Synonyms | labored, laboured | ||
| Similar | awkward | ||
| Antonyms | graceful | ||
| 2. | strained showing signs of mental and emotional tension | ||
| Samples | Her voice was strained as she asked the question. | ||
| Similar | tense | ||
| Antonyms | relaxed | ||
| 3. | strained lacking spontaneity; not natural | ||
| Samples | A constrained smile. Forced heartiness. A strained smile. | ||
| Synonyms | constrained, forced | ||
| Similar | affected, unnatural | ||
| Antonyms | unaffected | ||
| 4. | strained struggling for effect | ||
| Samples | Agonistic poses. | ||
| Synonyms | agonistic | ||
| Similar | affected, unnatural | ||
| Antonyms | unaffected | ||
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