Strained - Definition
strained
adj 1: lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating" [syn:
labored, laboured, strained]
2: showing signs of mental and emotional tension; "her voice was
strained as she asked the question"
3: lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile";
"forced heartiness"; "a strained smile" [syn: constrained,
forced, strained]
4: struggling for effect; "agonistic poses" [syn: agonistic,
strained]