strained

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strained Definition

• (s) lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating"
• (s) under great stress; "her voice was strained as she asked the question"
• (s) lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile"
• (s) struggling for effect; "agonistic poses"

strained Synonyms

• agonistic
• constrained
• forced
• labored
• laboured
• strained