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tense — 1. adj. & v. adj. 1 stretched tight, strained (tense cord; tense muscle; tense nerves; tense emotion). 2 causing tenseness (a tense moment). 3 Phonet. pronounced with the vocal muscles tense. v.tr. & intr. make or become tense. Phrases and idioms … Useful english dictionary
tense — [adj1] tight, stretched close, firm, rigid, stiff, strained, taut; concepts 485,604 Ant. limp, limpid, loose, relaxed, slack tense [adj2] under stress, pressure agitated, anxious, apprehensive, beside oneself*, bundle of nerves*, choked, clutched … New thesaurus
tense — tense1 tensely, adv. tenseness, n. /tens/, adj., tenser, tensest, v., tensed, tensing. adj. 1. stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid. 2. in a state of mental or nervous strain; high strung; taut: a tense person … Universalium
tense — I [[t]tɛns[/t]] adj. tens•er, tens•est, 1) stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid 2) in a state of mental or nervous strain; high strung: a tense person[/ex] 3) characterized by a strain upon the nerves or feelings: a tense… … From formal English to slang
tense — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. taut, rigid; intent; excited; high strung, nervous, strained. See hardness. n. time, verb form, inflection. See grammar. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Nervous] Syn. agitated, anxious, high strung, on… … English dictionary for students
tense — 1. adjective 1) the tense muscles of his neck Syn: taut, tight, rigid, stretched, strained, stiff Ant: slack, loose 2) Loretta was feeling tense and irritable Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
tense — I. /tɛns / (say tens) adjective (tenser, tensest) 1. stretched tight, as a cord, fibre, etc.; drawn taut; rigid. 2. in a state of mental or nervous strain, as a person. 3. characterised by a strain upon the nerves or feelings: a tense moment. 4.… …
tense — 1. adjective 1) tense muscles Syn: taut, tight, rigid, stretched, strained, stiff 2) Loretta was feeling tense Syn: anxious, nervous, on edge, edgy, strained … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
war of nerves — noun a) Warfare or other physical conflict in which one or more combatting parties use especially demoralizing and frightening tactics to attempt to unnerve their opponents. Our brave Ottoman soldiers are not easily frightened by noise, owing to… … Wiktionary
jangle nerves — ◇ If something jangles your nerves, it makes you feel very nervous and tense. The pressure of performing jangled her nerves. He took a deep breath to try to calm his jangled nerves. • • • Main Entry: ↑jangle … Useful english dictionary
bundle of nerves — Someone who is a bundle of nerves is very worried or nervous. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you describe someone as a bundle of nerves, you mean that they are very nervous, tense or worried. My son is doing his driving test… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
