tense synonyms

tense

modif.

  1. Nervous

    agitated, anxious, high-strung, on edge, fluttery, jumpy, jittery; see also excited.

    Antonyms calm*, unconcerned*, indifferent. *

  2. Stretched tight

    rigid, stiff, firm; see tight 1. See syn. study at tight.

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