| 1. strained [ Synonyms: labored, laboured] | |
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Lacking natural ease
"a labored style of debating";
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| 2. strained | |
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Showing signs of mental and emotional tension
"her voice was strained as she asked the question";
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| 3. strained [ Synonyms: constrained, forced] | |
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Lacking spontaneity; not natural
"a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile";
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غیر طبعی۔ ازراہ مجبوری۔ |
| 4. strained [ Synonyms: agonistic] | |
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Struggling for effect
"agonistic poses";
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