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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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