Definition of strained

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• strained is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• strained is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• strained is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of strained

• lacking natural ease (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. labored
  2. laboured
• struggling for effect (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. agonistic
• lacking spontaneity; not natural (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a constrained smile
  2. a strained smile

  Synonyms

  1. constrained
  2. forced
• showing signs of mental and emotional tension (adjective)

  Examples

  1. her voice was strained as she asked the question

See definition of strained in Merriam Webster