Real and Strained

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Real

Real adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.
Usage example: real folk who don't put on airs
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Strained is an antonym for real.
Nearby Words: realize, realise, reality, realistic, really

Strained

Strained adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.
Usage example: I took the complaint manager's strained smile to mean I wasn't a welcome sight
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Real is an antonym for strained.
Nearby Words: strain, straining, strainer
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  • Needless to say, things get very strained between Wally and the real Barry Allen, who has no idea what's going on.
    Source: Fanfic Recs / Young Justice
  • Web Video / Joueur du Grenier When Seb summarizes the absurd plot of Stargazer, a disclaimer saying "this is the real scenario of the game" shows up on screen, while Grenier sports a very strained, fake smile.
    Source: Web Video / Joueur du Grenier
  • His relationship with his son Dib is particularly strained because Dib won't get involved in "REAL Science" (he's an eleven-year-old paranormal investigator), while his daughter Gaz's desire to spend time with him is arguably the only time in the series she shows a desire to be around anybody.
    Source: Parents as People
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