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strained
[ streynd ]
adjective
- affected or produced by effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced:
strained hospitality.
strained
/ streɪnd /
adjective
- (of an action, performance, etc) not natural or spontaneous
- (of an atmosphere, relationship, etc) not relaxed; tense
Other Words From
- strained·ly [streynd, -lee, strey, -nid-], adverb
- strainedness noun
- well-strained adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The announcement comes as relations between the world's two biggest economies remain strained.
With the situation still unresolved, the relationship between fans and player has become more tense, strained and angry.
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.
Puerto Rico's power grid was strained even before Hurricane Maria devastated the island.
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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