Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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strained | No | Yes | No | No |
forced | No | Yes | No | No |
strained (adjective) | forced (adjective) |
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struggling for effect | produced by or subjected to forcing |
lacking natural ease | lacking spontaneity; not natural |
showing signs of mental and emotional tension | forced or compelled |
lacking spontaneity; not natural | made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency |