STRAINED definition: affected or produced by effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced. See examples of strained used in a sentence.

The meaning of STRAINED is done or produced with excessive effort. How to use strained in a sentence.

strained adjective (INJURED) injured by too much use or effort: a strained knee (Definition of strained from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of strained adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to use one's efforts or strength as much as possible: [~ + object] She strained her ears and tried to hear what they were saying. [~ + to + verb] He stood by the door, straining to hear what they were saying …

If someone's appearance, voice, or behaviour is strained, they seem worried and nervous. She looked a little pale and strained. Gil sensed something wrong from her father's strained voice. His laughter …

Define strained. strained synonyms, strained pronunciation, strained translation, English dictionary definition of strained. adj. 1. Having been passed through a strainer: a bowl of strained peaches.

Aug 27, 2025 · Adjective strained (comparative more strained, superlative most strained) Forced through a strainer.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective strained, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Strained refers to showing signs of nervous tension, stress, or discomfort; not relaxed or natural. This term can also refer to being forced or affected, extreme effort or exertion, or any situation or …