strained

Strained means forced, twisted or drained. (adjective)

An example of strained used as an adjective is the phrase a strained project which means a project that took a lot of work to complete.
An example of strained used as an adjective is the phrase a strained calf which means a pulled and sore calf.
An example of strained used as an adjective is the phrase strained tuna which means canned tuna from which the oil has been removed.

Strained means to have been injured or put in a lot of effort in the past. (verb)

An example of strained is to have pulled a muscle yesterday.

See strained in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See strained in American Heritage Dictionary 4