strained


Meanings

  • to exert much effort or energy;
  • test the limits of;
  • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity;
  • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements;
  • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious;
  • become stretched or tense or taut;
    • " "the rope strained when the weight was attached"
  • remove by passing through a filter;
  • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender;
  • alter the shape of (something) by stress;
  • lacking natural ease;
  • showing signs of mental and emotional tension;
    • "her voice was strained as she asked the question"
  • lacking spontaneity; not natural;
    • "a constrained smile"
    • "a strained smile"
  • struggling for effect;


Scrabble Score: 9

strained is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

strained is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

strained is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 10

strained is a valid Words With Friends word