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(satellite adjective) under great stress; "her voice was strained as she asked the question" |
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(satellite adjective) struggling for effect; "agonistic poses" |
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Synonyms: agonistic |
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(satellite adjective) lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile" |
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Synonyms: constrained, forced |
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(satellite adjective) lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating" |
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Synonyms: labored, laboured |
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