Simple and Strained

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Simple adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.

Usage example: growing up in simple innocence

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Strained is an antonym for simple.

Strained adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

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Simple is an antonym for strained.

Nearby Words: strain, straining, strainer

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