Meaning & Definition of Strained in English
English⟶
Strained
/strend/
adjective
1. Lacking natural ease
- "A labored style of debating"
synonym:
- labored,
- laboured,
- strained
2. Showing signs of mental and emotional tension
- "Her voice was strained as she asked the question"
synonym:
- strained
3. Lacking spontaneity
- Not natural
- "A constrained smile"
- "Forced heartiness"
- "A strained smile"
synonym:
- constrained,
- forced,
- strained
4. Struggling for effect
- "Agonistic poses"
synonym:
- agonistic,
- strained
Examples of using
His weight strained the rope.