strained
/stɹeɪ̯nd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Forced through a strainer.
Adjective
Examples
Babies don’t seem to like strained peas, even though the puree is easy for them to eat and digest.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Under tension; tense.
Adjective
Examples
Ever since the fight our relationship has been strained.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “strained” mean?
Forced through a strainer.
Is “strained” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.