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List of meaning for strained

refers to something damaged

labored, laboured, strained(adj)

lacking natural ease

"a labored style of debating"

strained(adj)

showing signs of mental and emotional tension

"her voice was strained as she asked the question"

constrained, forced, strained(adj)

lacking spontaneity; not natural

"a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile"

agonistic, strained(adj)

struggling for effect

"agonistic poses"

lacking in natural or spontaneous quality

I took the complaint manager's strained smile to mean I wasn't a welcome sight

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