Strained and Strenuous

Strained

Strained adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Strenuous and strained are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strenuous" instead an adjective "Strained".

Nearby Words: strain, straining, strainer

Strenuous

Strenuous adjective - Marked by or uttered with forcefulness.

Strained and strenuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strained" instead an adjective "Strenuous".

Nearby Word: strenuously
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