Strained

The laughter in the room seemed strained and forced.

The salesman's overly enthusiastic tone came across as strained.

The singer's high notes sounded strained and forced.

The politician's promises sounded strained and unconvincing.

The strained upholstery of the sofa had started to tear in places.

The old bicycle had a strained chain and needed some repairs.

The book's strained spine indicated that it had been read many times.

The strained fabric of the shirt made it look old and worn.

The strained carpet in the high-traffic area was fraying at the edges.

The strained hinges on the door creaked loudly every time it was opened.

The strained motor of the old lawnmower made it difficult to cut the grass.

The strained strings of the guitar made it sound out of tune.

She strained to reach the top shelf without a ladder.

She strained her eyes to read the small print.

He strained to stay awake during the boring lecture.

The swimmer strained to finish the race ahead of his opponents.

His strained expression revealed his worry about the upcoming exam.

The strained silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable.

She gave a strained smile when she saw her ex-boyfriend.

The strained relationship between the two countries worsened after the political dispute.

The patient's strained breathing required immediate medical attention.

Her strained posture indicated that she was uncomfortable in her chair.

He strained his vocal cords after singing for hours.

The athlete strained her hamstring during training.

The weight lifter strained his muscles while lifting heavy weights.

He strained his voice shouting at the concert.

She strained her back while carrying heavy groceries.

She strained her eyes from reading in low light.

He strained his shoulder while working out at the gym.

She strained her eyes trying to read in the dim light.

The dancer strained her muscle during the performance.

He made a strained attempt to smile, but it was obvious he was upset.

The atmosphere in the room was strained after the argument.

The company was operating under strained financial conditions.

The team was under a strained relationship due to poor communication.

She strained the honey to remove the impurities before bottling.

He tried to keep up a conversation, but the strained expression on his face showed his discomfort.

The tires of the car appeared strained from driving on rough terrain.

The strained relationship between the two countries continued to deteriorate.

The athlete's strained performance showed that he was not at his best.

She spoke in a strained voice as she tried to hold back her tears.

The bartender strained the cocktail to remove the ice.

The comedian's strained delivery left the audience unimpressed.

The atmosphere in the room was strained, with everyone avoiding eye contact.

He had a strained expression on his face after dealing with a difficult customer.

The pianist had to cancel her performance due to a strained finger.

He strained to keep up with the fast-paced workout.

The strained silence in the car made everyone uncomfortable.

She strained the broth to remove the bones and other solid ingredients.

The artist's use of bright neon colors seemed strained and artificial.