strained
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/streɪnd/
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/streɪnd/
adjective
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tense or anxious due to stress or worry
She looked strained after working long hours.
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awkward or uncomfortable due to tension
Their relationship was strained due to constant arguments.
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forced or unnatural
He gave a strained smile when he heard the bad news.
translation
tense or anxious due to stress or worry; awkward or uncomfortable due to tension; forced or unnatural