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forced vs strained

strained vs forced

forced and strained both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forced No Yes No No
strained No Yes No No
As adjectives, forced and strained are synonyms defined as:
  • forced and strained: lacking spontaneity; not natural
Other synonyms of forced include constrained.
forced (adjective) strained (adjective)
produced by or subjected to forcing struggling for effect
lacking spontaneity; not natural lacking natural ease
forced or compelled showing signs of mental and emotional tension
made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency lacking spontaneity; not natural
Difference between forced and strained

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