Simulated
Simulated adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.
Usage example: the simulated friendliness in public of two politicians who can't stand each other in private
Strained and simulated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strained" instead the word "Simulated" as an adjective or a verb.
Strained
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