Strained and Spontaneous

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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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Spontaneous is an antonym for strained.

Nearby Words: strain, straining, strainer

Spontaneous adjective - Done instantly and without conscious thought or decision.

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Strained is an antonym for spontaneous.

Nearby Words: spontaneity, spontaneously

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