Strained example sentences
Related (8): Tense, tight, stiff, stressed, troubled, uneasy, difficult, precarious.
"Strained" Example Sentences
Common Phases
1. Their strained relationship caused a rift in the family.
2. The team walked off the field with strained smiles after their crushing defeat.
3. Our neighbor waved cheerfully, but I could see the strained smile did not reach her eyes.
4. The strained muscles in his back ached after lifting all those heavy boxes.
5. The runner winced as he walked, favoring his strained hamstring.
6. The friendship strained under the weight of mutual misunderstandings.
7. He strained his ears to hear her soft voice over the noise.
8. His strained face told me he was worried.
9. Our finances were strained as I transitioned between jobs.
10. The crisis had caused a strained atmosphere at work.
11. The strained economy led to higher unemployment.
12. Their strained marriage finally resulted in divorce.
13. Her strained voice betrayed her anxiety.
14. The strained voice on the other end of the phone said he needed help.
15. His strained breathing worried the doctor.
16. Her strained smile and forced laughter did not fool anyone.
17. He rolled his strained shoulders, trying to relieve the tense muscles.
18. Their strained conversation lacked the usual warmth and closeness.
19. Their strained budget only allowed for basic necessities.
20. The three-hour hike had left my legs strained and tired.
21. The teacher's strained patience finally snapped and she yelled at the students.
22. The strained cry of an owl echoed through the forest.
23. Their strained resources were spread thin.
24. A strained silence filled the room after their argument.
25. We tried to carry on a strained conversation in an effort to patch things up.
26. The strained muscles protested the strenuous activity.
27. The strained sound of her voice gave away her frustration.
28. His strained smiles betrayed inner turmoil.
29. Their strained interactions filled me with sadness.
30. The strained expressions on their faces revealed simmering tensions.
31. Even her strained laugh seemed forced and unnatural.
32. Their strained marriage limped on for the sake of the children.
33. His strained tendons healed slowly.
34. The strained look on his face showed his reluctance.
35. Their strained relationship finally came to an end.
36. The strained note in his voice made me uneasy.
37. His strained arm was in a sling.
38. The strained muscles burned from overuse.
39. Their strained conversations lacked their usual closeness.
40. The strained sounds of crying carried through the walls.
41. The guitarist strained his fingers to hit the difficult notes.
42. The pilot strained against his seatbelt as he maneuvered the plane to safety.
43. The vocalist strained her voice to reach the high notes.
44. The strained cords in his neck betrayed his discomfort.
45. The strained muscles ached from exertion.
46. They had a strained conversation over the phone filled with awkward pauses.
47. The strained interaction left her feeling unsettled.
48. The strained interactions filled me with sadness.
49. Her strained grin hid inner turmoil.
50. The strained relationship finally ended in bitterness.
51. They fell into strained small talk filled with long pauses.
52. The strained effort left him exhausted.
53. The strained vocal chords affected his ability to sing.
54. The strained expression revealed inner turmoil.
55. Their strained budget left little room for unexpected expenses.
56. After the argument, their interactions fell into strained silence.
57. The strained muscles protested the arduous task.
58. The strained pause spoke volumes.
59. Their strained greetings revealed simmering resentments.
60. The strained economy resulted in higher unemployment.