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  1. imp. & p. p. of Strain
  2. a. Subjected to great or excessive tension; wrenched; weakened; as, strained relations between old friends.
  3. a. Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as, his wit was strained.
  4. adj. lacking natural ease
  5. adj. showing signs of mental and emotional tension
  6. adj. lacking spontaneity; not natural
  7. adj. struggling for effect
  8. 1. Subjected to great or excessive tension; wrenched; weakened; as, strained relations between old friends. 2. Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as, his wit was strained.
  9. j:100 s. showing signs of mental and emotional tension