eng: strained

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Meaning
means	(adjective) lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating" laboured, labored, strained
means	(adjective) showing signs of mental and emotional tension; "her voice was strained as she asked the question" strained
means	(adjective) lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile" strained, forced, constrained
means	(adjective) struggling for effect; "agonistic poses" strained, agonistic