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suspenseful

Variant of suspense

noun

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

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