Word Games Pro Dictionary

straining

adjective noun

taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
TR
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

    “his final, straining burst of speed”

noun

  1. an intense or violent exertion

noun

  1. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

In context

Example Sentences

his final, straining burst of speed
a strenuous task
{'source': 'F.D.Roosevelt', 'text': 'your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here'}

Similar words

Synonyms

Scroll to Top