strained

Letters that make strained

s, a, d, e, n, r, t, i are letters that make 'strained'

Words within strained

train, rain, ED, ain, trained, in, strain, AI, ai, RA, IN, NE, Ra, In, Ne are words within 'strained'

Anagrams of strained

detrains, randiest are anagrams of 'strained'


4 possible definitions for 'strained'

Strained as "showing signs of mental and emotional tension"

Under this definition, strained is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to strained

tense is similar to strained.

Example of strained used within this context

"her voice was strained as she asked the question"


Strained as "lacking natural ease"

Under this definition, strained is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

labored, laboured have the same meaning as 'strained'

Similar to strained

awkward is similar to strained.


Strained as "lacking spontaneity, not natural"

Under this definition, strained is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

constrained, forced have the same meaning as 'strained'

Similar to strained

affected, unnatural are similar to 'strained'.

Example of strained used within this context

"a constrained smile", "forced heartiness", "a strained smile"


Strained as "struggling for effect"

Under this definition, strained is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

agonistic has the same meaning as strained

Similar to strained

affected, unnatural are similar to 'strained'.



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