strained
/strˈeɪnd/
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Adjective Satellite
lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating"
Adjective Satellite
showing signs of mental and emotional tension; "her voice was strained as she asked the question"
Adjective Satellite
lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile"
Adjective Satellite
struggling for effect; "agonistic poses"