Loose and Strained

Opposite meaning words

Loose adjective - Not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched.

Show all Definitions

Strained is an antonym for loose.

Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely

Strained adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Show all Definitions

Loose is an antonym for strained in forced topic.

Nearby Words: strain, straining, strainer

Cite this Source

Strained and Loose. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/loose/strained

Loose & Strained. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/loose/strained>.

Strained or Loose. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/loose/strained.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "loose" and "strained" have occurred on timeline