strained

IPA: strˈeɪnd

Examples of "strained" in Sentences

The strained relationship between the siblings was evident as they barely spoke to each other during the family dinner
His face showed the strain of working long hours without a break, with dark circles under his eyes and a tired expression
The silence in the room was filled with a strained tension as everyone waited for the final decision to be made
Their conversation took a strained turn when they began discussing a topic they both felt strongly about but disagreed on
The singer's strained voice cracked during the emotional ballad, adding raw emotion to the performance