strained

• Beschreibt eine Situation, eine Beziehung oder eine Atmosphäre, die angespannt, unangenehm oder gezwungen ist; kann auch etwas bezeichnen, das unter Stress oder Druck steht bzw. überlastet ist.

Describes a situation, relationship, or atmosphere that is tense, uneasy, or forced; can also describe something that has been subjected to stress or pressure.

1. Tense or anxiousB2formal

   Showing signs of stress, worry, or nervousness.

   Angespannt

   • Her voice sounded strained during the interview.
   • He had a strained expression on his face.
   • The atmosphere in the room was strained after the argument.

   Synonymeagitatedanxiousdistraughtedgyfraughtnervousoverwroughtstressedtenseuneasyuptightworried

   Antonymecalmcomposedrelaxedunperturbedunworried

2. Damaged by overuseB1formal

   Injured or weakened by excessive use or effort.

   Überanstrengt

   • He suffered a strained muscle from lifting heavy boxes.
   • The athlete had a strained ligament in his knee.
   • She complained of a strained back after gardening.

   Synonymeweakenedworn

3. Unnatural or forcedB2formal

   Not natural or spontaneous; artificial or forced.

   Gezwungen

   • Their laughter seemed strained and insincere.
   • He gave a strained smile to hide his disappointment.
   • The conversation was strained and awkward.

   Synonymeaffectedartificialcontrivedfalseforcedlaboredput-onstiltedunnatural

   Antonymeeasyfluidnaturalrelaxedspontaneousunforced

• Verb, das das Dehnen, Anspannen oder Ausüben von Kraft bezeichnet sowie das Filtern oder Abtrennen fester Bestandteile von Flüssigkeiten. Es kann auch die eigene Anspannung oder Überanstrengung ausdrücken.

A verb used to indicate the act of stretching, pulling, or exerting force, or to filter or separate solids from liquids.

1. Injure by overuseB1formalmedical

   To injure a muscle or part of the body by using it too much or in a wrong way.

   Durch Überlastung verletzen

   • He strained his back while lifting the heavy box.
   • She strained her ankle during the marathon.
   • The athlete strained a muscle in his leg during training.

   Synonymeoverstretchpullricktearthrow outwrench

2. Exert maximum effortB2formal

   To try very hard to do something, often using physical or mental force.

   Sich anstrengen

   • She strained to hear the conversation from the other room.
   • He strained his eyes to read the small print.
   • They strained to lift the piano up the stairs.

   Synonymeendeavorlaborpushstrivestruggletoil

   Antonymeidlelazerelaxrest

3. Filter or separateB1formalculinary

   To separate solid parts from a liquid by passing it through a sieve or filter.

   Abseihen

   • Strain the pasta after cooking it.
   • She strained the tea leaves from the cup.
   • The chef strained the broth to remove the bones.

   Synonymedrainfilterpercolatescreensievesift