Definition of strained Strained
/stɹejˈnd/ - [streynd] -
We found 10 definitions of strained from 4 different sources.
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What does strained mean?
WordNet
Adjectivestrained, strainedder, straineddest |
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| strained - showing signs of mental and emotional tension; "her voice was strained as she asked the question" | ||
| strained - struggling for effect; "agonistic poses" | ||
| agonistic | ||
| strained - lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile" | ||
| constrained, forced | ||
| strained - lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating" | ||
| labored, laboured | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- strained (imp. & p. p.)
of Strain - strained (a.)
Subjected to great or excessive tension; wrenched; weakened; as, strained relations between old friends. - strained (a.)
Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as, his wit was strained.
