Strained | Mean of strained in English Dictionary

/ˈstreɪnd/

• feeling or showing the effect of too much work, use, effort, etc.
1. Her voice sounded strained.
2. a strained face
• not natural and sincere
1. a strained smile
2. He made a strained attempt at being polite.
3. His apology seemed strained.
• not friendly and relaxed
1. Their relationship was strained.