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Definition tense in American English

tense adjective

adjective
/tens/
1

making you feel nervous and not relaxed, usually because you are worried about what is going to happen

Example

a tense situation/atmosphere

Example

There was a tense silence as everyone waited for his reaction.

Example

The atmosphere in the courtroom was extremely tense.

Synonyms and related words
serious severe grave
1.1

feeling nervous and not relaxed, usually because you are worried about what is going to happen

Example

He was tired, but too tense to sleep.

Example

The city remains tense after Monday's bombing.

Synonyms and related words
worried nervous upset
Example

She was gently massaging the tense muscles of his neck.

Synonyms and related words
tight firm steady
Definition tense in American English