strained

1. imp. & p. p. of Strain Source: opted

2. a. Subjected to great or excessive tension; wrenched; weakened; as, strained relations between old friends. Source: opted

3. a. Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as, his wit was strained. Source: opted

4. adj. lacking natural ease Source: wordnet

5. adj. showing signs of mental and emotional tension Source: wordnet

6. adj. lacking spontaneity; not natural Source: wordnet

7. adj. struggling for effect Source: wordnet

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. Source: webster

9. j:100 s. showing signs of mental and emotional tension Source: ecdict

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