strained

To a high degree.

To a small degree.

To a small degree.

To a very high degree.

Used to describe a very difficult and serious situation, especially for relationships.

To a moderate degree.

Used to indicate that a situation or relationship was strained before a new event.

Becoming more strained over time.

To be in a state of being worried and tense, or to describe a situation or relationship that is not natural or friendly.

To appear worried and tense.

To personally experience worry and tension.

To give the impression of being worried, tense, or unnatural.

To begin to be in an unnatural or unfriendly state (e.g., a relationship).

For one's voice to give the impression of being worried, tense, or unnatural.

To continue to be in an unnatural or unfriendly state.

To gradually become unnatural or unfriendly.

A personal or professional relationship that is difficult and unfriendly.

A muscle that has been injured by being stretched too much.

A relationship between countries or groups that is unfriendly and involves disagreements.

A situation where people feel awkward and unfriendly towards each other.

A voice that sounds unnatural because of tension or emotion.

An uncomfortable silence caused by people feeling angry or embarrassed.