Strained

adjective
streɪnd

Adjective

  • lacking spontaneity; not natural

    “a constrained smile”

    “a strained smile”

    Similar:ConstrainedForced

  • showing signs of mental and emotional tension

    “her voice was strained as she asked the question”

  • lacking natural ease

    Similar:LaboredLaboured

  • struggling for effect

    Similar:Agonistic

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NASPA

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