up-tight

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Adjective up-tight has 1 sense

edgy, high-strung, highly strung, in suspense, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight - being in a tense state
Antonyms: relaxed, at ease (indirect, via tense)

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Up-tight

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Feeling or showing nervousness, tension, or anxiety.

Sample Sentence: She always gets up-tight before a big exam.

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Sense 2: Strictly conventional or traditional in one's outlook, manner, or behavior.

Sample Sentence: His up-tight demeanor doesn't allow him to enjoy spontaneous adventures.

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