strained
streɪnd
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Definition of strained - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
tenseshowing signs of stress or tension
  • Her smile was strained during the meeting..
anxious stressed tense
2.
worriedshowing signs of worry and nervousness
  • Her strained voice revealed her anxiety.
anxious worried
3.
forcednot natural or spontaneous
  • His strained smile didn't convince anyone.
forced unnatural
4.
filteredRareforced through a strainerRare
  • The strained soup was smooth and clear.
filtered purified sieved
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Expressions with strained

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under extreme stress or pressure
The team was strained to the limit after working 12-hour shifts.
tense or difficult interactions between people or groups
The two countries have strained relations due to past conflicts.
stressful or tense situation
The negotiations were conducted under strained circumstances.
silicon whose lattice has been stretched to improve electronic properties
Strained silicon is used to enhance the performance of microprocessors..

Origin of strained

Old French, estreindre (to press)

Terms with strained included in their meaning

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pulledadj.
medical
strained or injured by pulling
strained noise
sound made by something under strain
state
become tight or strained
body movement
the act of making muscles tight or strained
strained bond
relationship that is damaged or broken
tension
become strained or irritated
taxedadj.
figurative
burdened or strained by demands
dairy product
soft cheese made from strained yoghurt, creamy, tangy, with smooth texture

Examples of strained in a sentence

  • The atmosphere at the dinner table was strained.
  • His strained expression worried his friends.
  • The strained atmosphere made everyone uncomfortable.
  • Her strained laughter echoed in the silent room.
  • The conversation was filled with strained politeness.
  • The strained juice had no pulp left.

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  1. French:tendu, contraint, ...
  2. German:angespannt, nervös, ...
  3. Italian:teso, agitato, ...
  4. Spanish:forzado, estresado, ...
  5. Portuguese:tenso, forçado, ...
  6. Chinese:紧张, 焦虑, ...
  7. Japanese:緊張した, 張り詰めた, ...
  8. Arabic:مشدود, قَلِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָתוּחַ, לָחוּץ, ...
  10. Russian:натянутый, напряженный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:напружений, нервовий, ...
  12. Hindi:खिंचा हुआ, चिंतित, ...
strain
streɪn

Definition of strain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
filteringseparate liquid from solid using a filter
  • Strain the pasta before serving.
filter sieve
2.
physical actionpull or stretch tightly
  • He strained his eyes trying to read the small print..
pull stretch tighten
3.
psychologycause mental or emotional stress
  • The long hours began to strain his patience.
overburden stress

Noun

1.
emotionfeeling of stress or tension
  • The job's demands put a strain on her health.
pressure stress tension
2.
medicalTECH.injury to a muscle or similar body part by overuseTECH.
  • He suffered a strain in his shoulder during the match..
injury pull sprain
3.
physical forceTECH.force exerted on a material to deform itTECH.
  • The metal showed signs of strain after the test..
pressure stress
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make a great effort to achieve something difficult
She strained after the promotion despite the challenges.
to be difficult to believe
His excuse for being late strains credulity.
focus the eyes intensely to see something
He had to strain his eyes to read the small print.
suddenly stop coping because strong pressure becomes too much
After weeks of criticism, he finally crack under the strain.
notice the effects of pressure
After hours of hiking, you will feel the strain on your legs.
display signs of stress or pressure
After weeks of overtime, he began to show the strain.

Origin of strain

Latin, stringere (to bind)

Examples of strain in a sentence

  • You need to strain the juice to get rid of pulp.
  • She strained her muscles lifting the heavy box.
  • The rope strained under the weight.
  • The constant noise strained her nerves.
  • Financial worries strained their relationship.
  • He strained his back lifting the heavy box.

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  1. French:égoutter, tension, ...
  2. German:abseihen, Belastung, ...
  3. Italian:scolare, pressione, ...
  4. Spanish:colar, tensión, ...
  5. Portuguese:coar, pressão, ...
  6. Chinese:过滤, 压力, ...
  7. Japanese:こす, 負担, ...
  8. Arabic:صَفَّى, ضغط, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְסַנֵּן, מֶתַח, ...
  10. Russian:цедить, напряжение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проціджувати, напруга, ...
  12. Hindi:छानना, दबाव, ...
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