feel strained
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To personally experience worry and tension.
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- After a week of intense deadlines, I started to feel very strained.
- She always feels strained before a big presentation.
- The constant pressure at work made him feel increasingly strained.
- If you feel strained, it's important to take a break.
- They had been arguing all day, and I could tell she felt quite strained.
- Don't let yourself feel so strained; try to relax.
- Even with all the preparations, I still feel a little strained about the upcoming exam.
- Despite the calm exterior, he clearly felt very strained about the situation.
- Many people feel strained during economic uncertainty.
- I hope I won't feel too strained by the end of this project.