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Synonyms for «uptight»
"Uptight"
means being excessively tense, anxious, or easily bothered by small things.
Full definition
restrained
clenched
stuck-up
awkward
agitated
shackled
insecure
worried
self-conscious
tightrope
excited
anxious
concerned
flustered
stiff
shy
uncomfortable
pissed-off
stressed
scared
annoyed
angry
clutched
sealed
discreet
unsettling
pissed
bothered
preoccupied
frightened
embarrassed
irritated
old-fashioned
fierce
disgruntled
courteous
polite
tight
relaxed
covered
distraught
nervous
uneasy
stressful
intimidated
handcuffed
repressed
vulgar
frozen
terrified
twisted
aroused
laid-back
bound
clumsy
horny
confused
well-mannered
distressed
resentful
bitter
rattled
shaken
troubled
unassuming
wedgie
tied
puffed-up
tighten
strained
restraint
embarrassing
poised
respectful
freaked
upset
strict
coy
pretentious
formal
alarmed
understated
narrow
respectable
bashful
well-bred
disturbing
unsteady
compressed
controlled
cranky
old-school
spiffy
enraged
unsettled
weary
fearful
irritable
jumpy
elegant
Sentences with «uptight»
People get so
uptight about
nothing these days.
(
religion.blogs.cnn.com
)
Looking for someone who is not
so uptight
about life.
(
sugarmommaclub.com
)
This was not nearly
as uptight
as it sounds, I just wanted to have a plan of attack so I could get on with my day.
(
havebabywilltravel.com
)
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