Bahasa Melayu

strained

Bahasa Melayu

English

strained, tense

Tight, tense, or under stress, especially in a relationship.

Examples

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  1. Hubungan mereka menjadi meruncing selepas pertengkaran itu.

    Their relationship became strained after that argument.

  2. Suasana di bilik mesyuarat itu agak meruncing.

    The atmosphere in the meeting room was rather tense.

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meruncing

Used for tense or stressed relationships.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.