Uptight synonyms and antonyms
ŭp'tīt'
Category:
Part of speech:
Not loose or vague; exact or precise:
Able or quick to apprehend or understand
The definition of tense is a state where your muscles are tight, or where you are filled with nervousness and anxiety.
Highly sensitive or nervous and tense
Easily startled
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tighten (related)
Feeling or exhibiting nervous tension
The definition of edgy is having sharp or pointed corners, or being irritable, or being unconventional.
Too highly strung; tense
Interested and involved:
Having to do with a convention or assembly
bitchy (related)
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.
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troubled (related)
Emotionally or mentally disturbed
Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
a bundle of nerves
all wound up
being in a tense state
(Informal) Having the jitters
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Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.
mouthy (related)
snobby (related)
stroppy (related)
cocky (related)
Of a person, preferring the customs of earlier times.
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conservative (related)
The definition of conservative is favoring older, known traditions and resisting any changes.
Affording no ease or reassurance:
calm (antonym)
The definition of calm is someone or something who is peaceful and free from stress or worries.
collected (antonym)
Self-possessed; composed:
cool (antonym)
Neither warm nor very cold; moderately cold:
up-tight (related)
Alternative spelling of uptight.
Undependably variable; mercurial or fickle.
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bossy (related)
over-excited (related)
Tending to fidget.
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