Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strained
adjective
/streɪnd/
Definition
The past tense of strain; to have applied force to something.
Examples
- His strained voice showed how tired he was after the long day.
- The strained relationship between the two friends was evident.
- She had a strained expression on her face when she received the news.
Meaning
Exerting pressure or tension on something, often leading to difficulty or stress.
Synonyms
- tensed
- stressed
- strained
- exerted
- strained out
