uptight

[ˌʌpˈtaɪt]

uptight Definition

  • 1tense, nervous, or anxious
  • 2conventional and repressed in behavior or attitudes

Using uptight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "uptight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She's always so uptight before a big presentation.

  • Example

    He's an uptight person who doesn't like to take risks.

  • Example

    Don't be so uptight about the party, just relax and have fun!

uptight Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for uptight

Phrases with uptight

  • feeling tense, nervous, or anxious about something

    Example

    She's been uptight about the exam for weeks now.

  • a person who is conventional and repressed in behavior or attitudes

    Example

    His uptight personality makes it hard for him to let loose and have fun.

  • behaving in a very formal and rigid way

    Example

    The meeting was uptight and formal, with everyone afraid to speak their minds.

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Summary: uptight in Brief

The term 'uptight' [ˌʌpˈtaɪt] describes someone who is tense, nervous, or anxious, often in response to a situation. It can also refer to a person who is conventional and repressed in behavior or attitudes. Examples include 'She's always so uptight before a big presentation' and 'He's an uptight person who doesn't like to take risks.'

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