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strained
adjective
Struggling for effect
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stɹeɪ̯nd
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adjective
Struggling for effect
“Agonistic poses”
adjective
Lacking spontaneity; not natural
“A constrained smile”
adjective
Lacking natural ease
“A labored style of debating”
adjective
Showing signs of mental and emotional tension
“Her voice was strained as she asked the question”
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Agonistic poses
A constrained smile
Forced heartiness
A strained smile
A labored style of debating
Her voice was strained as she asked the question
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