Synonyms for strained

Other words for “strained”, grouped by meaning.

We found 8 synonyms for “strained”. The most common are labored, laboured, awkward, tense, constrained.

adjective lacking natural ease

adjective showing signs of mental and emotional tension

Similartense

adjective lacking spontaneity; not natural

adjective struggling for effect

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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