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strained

[ streynd ]

adjective

  1. affected or produced by effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced:

    strained hospitality.



strained

/ streɪnd /

adjective

  1. (of an action, performance, etc) not natural or spontaneous
  2. (of an atmosphere, relationship, etc) not relaxed; tense
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • strained·ly [streynd, -lee, strey, -nid-], adverb
  • strainedness noun
  • well-strained adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of strained1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; strain 1, -ed 2
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Example Sentences

The announcement comes as relations between the world's two biggest economies remain strained.

From BBC

With the situation still unresolved, the relationship between fans and player has become more tense, strained and angry.

From BBC

The US put a lot of effort into helping South Korea repair its strained relations with Japan, so the three countries could address these issues together.

From BBC

Puerto Rico's power grid was strained even before Hurricane Maria devastated the island.

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Pitt and Jolie, once hailed as Hollywood's greatest A-list couple, have reached a settlement in their strained divorce after eight years of fighting, Jolie's lawyer confirmed to People Magazine on Monday.

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