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uptight

adjective

Being in a tense state

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
U
Ends with
T
Contains
PT
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
A2

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Pronunciation

ʌpˈtaɪt

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Being in a tense state

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Synonyms

edgyhigh-strunghighly strungjitteryjumpynervyoverstrungrestive

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