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Definition strained in British English

strained adjective

adjective
/streɪnd/
1

not relaxed or friendly

Example

Relations between the two countries are strained.

Example

a strained atmosphere/silence

Synonyms and related words
uncomfortable tight unsettling
2

not natural and produced with some effort

Example

Zoe felt horribly anxious but managed to force a strained smile.

Synonyms and related words
insincere forced sugary
3

put through a strainer to remove any lumps

Example

strained yoghurt

Synonyms and related words
buttery calorific caramelised
Definition strained in British English