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strained
adjective
()
lacking natural ease
Synonyms:
labored
,
laboured
,
strained
adjective
()
struggling for effect
Synonyms:
agonistic
,
strained
adjective
()
lacking spontaneity; not natural
Synonyms:
constrained
,
forced
,
Examples:
A constrained smile.
A strained smile.
strained
adjective
()
showing signs of mental and emotional tension
Examples:
Her voice was strained as she asked the question.
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strained
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tense
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,
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,
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,
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,
rocky
,
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,
ailing
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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stumbling
,
nervous
,
volatile
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,
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,
uptight
,
stressed
,
oversupplied
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
deadlock
,
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,
inclement
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aimed
,
filtered
,
voltage
,
piloted
,
high-strung
,
bruised
,
inflamed
,
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,
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,
dislocated
,
hurting
,
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,
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mend
,
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,
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,
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aching
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,
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,
tightened
,
simmering
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,
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,
loosened
,
conflicted
,
drained
,
exacerbated
,
contused
,
muddied
,
atrophied
,
strained
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