Strained
Strained adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.
Both words in one sentence
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Along the way, they meet many of the old man's friends and relatives and try to repair their strained relationship.
Source: Creator / Alexander Payne -
When he acts like a jerk, it's implied to stem from his stressful job, strained financial situation, and anger issues — and he does try to be a good father.
- The current Archive, Ivy, ispained and strained when Harry, desperate for information, asked for help as she wanted to, knowing what is in the one book he said he would have used and got out that he should try another book instead, despite the pain.
Source: God's Hands Are Tied
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