StrainedWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “strained” powered by Princeton WordNet.

adjective

struggling for effect

Words in this synset: agonistic

adjective

speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression

adjective

lacking spontaneity; not natural

Words in this synset: constrained, forced

adjective

lacking natural ease

Words in this synset: labored, laboured

adjective

lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

adjective

in or of a state of physical or nervous tension

verb

cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

Words in this synset: tense, strain, tense_up

verb

become tense, nervous, or uneasy