seem pained

Examples (10)

• He always seems pained when talking about his past.
• She seemed pained by the unexpected criticism.
• The politician's smile seemed pained as he shook hands.
• Even though he tried to hide it, his expression seemed pained.
• The athlete seemed pained throughout the final set of the match.
• When asked about the incident, she seemed deeply pained.
• His eyes seemed pained, reflecting years of sorrow.
• The confession seemed pained, spoken with great difficulty.
• You often seem pained after long working hours; perhaps you need a break.
• Despite his efforts to appear strong, he seemed pained and vulnerable.