Definition of Strained

Adjective

  • struggling for effect
    "agonistic poses"
  • lacking spontaneity
    not natural
    "a constrained smile"
    "forced heartiness"
    "a strained smile"
  • showing signs of mental and emotional tension
    "her voice was strained as she asked the question"
  • lacking natural ease
    "a labored style of debating"
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Unscramble strained

659 unscramble word found using the letters strained.
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