Definition of Strained
Strained
strained
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
showing signs of tension, nervousness, or tiredness;
e.g. He looked strained and exhausted after having a stressful week.
(adjective)
uneasy, tense, or awkward, not comfortable or relaxed, often characterized by hostility or potential conflict;
e.g. The atmosphere in the room was strained and intense because none of the people there liked each other.
(adjective)
forced or artificial, requiring particular effort and not occurring naturally;
e.g. She gave a strained laugh but I could tell that she was upset.
(adjective)
twisted or overexerted and therefore injured, describing a muscle or body part;
e.g. I couldn't put much weight on my strained ankle.
(verb)
made a great effort or forced oneself to do something, often involving some difficulty;
e.g. I strained to hear what she was saying because she was speaking very quietly.
(verb)
twisted or overexerted a muscle or body part and thus injured it;
e.g. He is wearing a bandage because he strained his wrist.
(verb)
broadly, pushed or pulled at something and tried to force some outcome, often making severe demands;
e.g. The dog strained at its leash and tried to escape. The disaster strained their resources and forced them to make more careful plans.
(verb)
drained a liquid by pouring it through some device by which solid pieces are removed;
e.g. She strained the juice to remove the pulp.
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