Strained (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Showing signs of mental and emotional tension; "her voice was strained as she asked the question".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Meaning ²

Lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Constrained
• Forced

Meaning ³

Lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Laboured
• Labored

Meaning ⁴

Struggling for effect; "agonistic poses".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Agonistic