suspense

Suspense is anxiety or a state of uncertainty or excitement about the resolution of something. (noun)

An example of suspense is wondering when the killer will strike while watching a horror movie.

See suspense in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the state of being undecided or undetermined
a state of usually anxious uncertainty, as in awaiting a decision
the growing interest and excitement felt while awaiting a climax or resolution, as of a novel, play, series of events, etc.
Rare suspension or interruption, as of a legal right

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See suspense in American Heritage Dictionary 4

sus·pense

noun

The condition of being physically suspended.
a. The state or quality of being undecided, uncertain, or doubtful.
b. Pleasurable excitement and anticipation regarding an outcome, such as the ending of a mystery novel.
Anxiety or apprehension resulting from an uncertain, undecided, or mysterious situation.

Origin: Middle English, from Old French suspens, from Latin suspēnsus, past participle of suspendere, to suspend; see suspend .

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