uptight

adjective

Meaning

Anxious, tense, or overly concerned with rules and propriety.

Examples

She was so uptight about the presentation that she couldn't sleep for two days.
Don't be so uptight; it's just a small mistake and nobody really cares.

Synonyms: tense, nervous, stiff, uptight, neurotic

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uptight

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌpˈtaɪt/

Definition

Anxious, tense, or overly concerned with rules and propriety.

Examples

She was so uptight about the presentation that she couldn't sleep for two days.
Don't be so uptight; it's just a small mistake and nobody really cares.
He became incredibly uptight whenever someone touched his desk or moved his papers.

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