slightly strained

Examples (10)

• Her voice sounded slightly strained when she delivered the bad news.
• The atmosphere in the room became slightly strained after the disagreement.
• He looked slightly strained after working long hours on the project.
• Their conversation felt slightly strained, lacking its usual warmth.
• Despite her efforts to appear calm, her smile was slightly strained.
• The relationship between the two departments has been slightly strained lately.
• I noticed his breathing was slightly strained after the intense workout.
• There was a slightly strained silence in the meeting room.
• Her explanation for being late seemed slightly strained and unconvincing.
• Even though she tried to hide it, her posture appeared slightly strained from anxiety.