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strained

strai·ned

UK/stɹeɪ̯nd/ US/ˈstreɪnd/ fairly common

adjective

1.

lacking natural ease

  • “a labored style of debating”
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2.

under great stress

  • “her voice was strained as she asked the question”
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3.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

  • “a constrained smile”
  • “forced heartiness”
  • “a strained smile”
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4.

struggling for effect

  • “agonistic poses”
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Phrases

  • strained silicon

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