Strained and Unaffected

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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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Unaffected is an antonym for strained.

Nearby Words: strain, straining, strainer

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

Usage example: a relaxed and unaffected style of public speaking

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Strained is an antonym for unaffected.

Nearby Word: unaffectedly

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Unaffected and Strained. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/strained/unaffected

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