fairly strained

Examples (10)

• Her smile seemed fairly strained as she tried to hide her nervousness.
• The atmosphere at the meeting was fairly strained after the disagreement.
• Their relationship had become fairly strained over the years due to constant arguments.
• He spoke in a fairly strained voice, trying to keep his composure.
• Despite her efforts, her laughter sounded fairly strained, betraying her true feelings.
• The negotiations were fairly strained, with neither side willing to compromise easily.
• After the long journey, she felt fairly strained and needed a good rest.
• The silence in the room became fairly strained as everyone waited for the announcement.
• Even their casual conversation felt fairly strained, hinting at underlying issues.
• His expression was fairly strained when he heard the bad news.