Examples of “strained” in a Sentence

adjective Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.

• There was a strained silence after the announcement.
• Relations between the two countries remain strained.
• She gave a strained smile and quickly changed the subject.

adjective Passed through a strainer or sieve.

• Baby food is usually strained to a smooth texture.
• Pour the strained soup back into the pan and heat it gently.
• The strained juice was clear, with no seeds or pulp left.