CEFR B1

tense

adjective

Meaning

Showing or feeling nervousness and anxiety, unable to relax.

Examples

He was tense before his job interview.
The atmosphere in the room became tense as they discussed the controversial topic.

Synonyms: nervous, anxious, uptight, strained

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tense (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /tɛns/

Definition

Showing or feeling nervousness and anxiety, unable to relax.

Examples

He was tense before his job interview.
The atmosphere in the room became tense as they discussed the controversial topic.
She tried to relax, but her muscles remained tense.

How to Use tense

tense up (phrasal verb): To become physically stiff and unable to move or relax, usually due to nervousness or fear. — "He tensed up when he saw the police car."
tense about (prepositional phrase): Feeling nervous or anxious regarding a specific event or situation. — "She was tense about her upcoming presentation."

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