uptight
ˌʌpˈtaɪt
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Definition of uptight - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
stressful moodnervous and tense in demeanor
  • She felt uptight before the big presentation.
anxious jittery tense
2.
emotionemotionally repressed and always serious
  • He seemed uptight during the entire meeting.
anxious nervous tense
3.
behaviorRareexcessively concerned with rules and orderRare
  • She is too uptight to enjoy the party.
inflexible rigid strict
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Expressions with uptight

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feeling anxious or nervous about sexual topics
She is often uptight about sex in conversations.
experience being tense, nervous, or unable to relax
I always feel uptight before exams.
become nervous or worried about something
Don't get uptight about the test tomorrow.
very anxious or strict about sexual matters
She is so uptight about sex that she avoids the topic.

Origin of uptight

English, up (tense) + tight (tense)

Terms with uptight included in their meaning

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personality
restrained or uptight in behavior

Examples of uptight in a sentence

  • The uptight atmosphere made everyone uncomfortable.
  • She was too uptight to enjoy the party.
  • His uptight demeanor made others uncomfortable.
  • He's too uptight to break any rules.
  • The uptight manager insisted on following the protocol.

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  1. French:tendu, coincé, ...
  2. German:verkrampft, verklemmt, ...
  3. Italian:teso, rigido, ...
  4. Spanish:tenso, estricto, ...
  5. Portuguese:tenso, inflexível, ...
  6. Chinese:紧张的, 严肃的, ...
  7. Japanese:緊張した, 堅苦しい, ...
  8. Arabic:متوتر, مُتَحَفِّظ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָחוּץ, מָתוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:напряженный, напряжённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:напружений, стриманий, ...
  12. Hindi:तनावग्रस्त, तनावपूर्ण, ...

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