Zoeken
strained
01
spanning, gedwongen
lacking natural ease
02
gespannen, overbelast
displaying visible signs of mental or emotional pressure
Example
The couple 's strained smiles could n't hide the tension in their relationship.
His strained expression revealed the stress he was feeling about the upcoming exams.
His strained voice hinted at the emotional turmoil he was experiencing.
03
gedwongen, onnatuurlijk
struggling for effect
04
gedwongen, onnatuurlijk
lacking spontaneity; not natural
Voorbeeld
Nabije Woorden
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