strained
adjective
\
Definition of strained
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms & Antonyms for strained
Synonyms
affected, artificial, assumed, bogus, contrived, factitious, fake, false, feigned, forced, mechanical, mock, phony (also phoney), plastic, pretended, pseudo, put-on, sham, simulated, spurious, unnatural
Antonyms
artless, genuine, natural, spontaneous, unaffected, uncontrived, unfeigned, unforced
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of strained in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
However, ties between Myanmar and the U.S. have grown strained amid concerns over the country’s military campaign against the Rohingya minority, which left approximately 10,000 dead and forced more than 700,000 to flee to neighboring Bangladesh. — Jon Emont, WSJ, "U.S. Goes on the Offensive Against China’s Empire-Building Megaplan," 9 Apr. 2019 Extra bases Veteran reliever Pat Neshek threw a bullpen session, his third since suffering a strained flexor tendon in his forearm last month. — Scott Lauber, Philly.com, "J.P. Crawford rejoins Phillies, but playing time at shortstop isn't guaranteed," 6 June 2018 And, the most important cog to their offense, Yoenis Cespedes, who has missed the last 20 games with a strained hip flexor, is expected to start taking batting practice this week. — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, "As Mets nosedive, GM Sandy Alderson says club will never go 'extremist' with rebuild," 5 June 2018 Bozeman got 27 reps on the bench press despite dropping nearly 30 pounds during the two months leading up to the pro day and despite being limited some by a strained chest muscle. — Matt Zenitz, AL.com, "How a 'mini Scott Cochran' is helping Alabama's NFL draft prospects," 22 Mar. 2018 The Mariners have a spot for Suzuki because Ben Gamel, another left-handed-hitting outfielder, may miss six weeks with a strained oblique muscle. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, "Ichiro Suzuki and Tim Lincecum: Dimmed Stars With Fuel to Burn," 7 Mar. 2018 Eickhoff has been on the disabled list because of a strained muscle in his upper back. — Scott Lauber, Philly.com, "Struggling Phillies rookie Scott Kingery feels a hot streak coming," 25 May 2018 Robbie Ray is out for at least a month with a strained oblique muscle. — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, "Is Diamondbacks-Astros a World Series preview? The D'backs aren't afraid to dream," 4 May 2018 The Reds were held to three hits against Wade Miley, who made his season debut following a stretch on the disabled list with a strained groin muscle, in a 3-1 loss at Great American Ball Park. — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo bounces back with solid outing in loss to Milwaukee Brewers," 2 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'strained.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for strained
strained
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of strained
See the full definition for strained in the English Language Learners Dictionary
strained
adjective
\
Kids Definition of strained
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on strained
What made you want to look up strained? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words for Summer: A Quiz
-
- Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
-
Words for Summer: A Quiz
Test your knowledge of words related to the season of longer days and vacations.
Take the quiz -
Finance Words Quiz
Take the quiz
-
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share strained
Resources for strained