Tensely Repressed Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: UPTIGHT

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	34%	11		Tensely or excessively worked up
3	34%	8		Tensely

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We think the answer is "UPTIGHT" which means:

adjective satellite

• Being in a tense state

noun

• An uptight person.

adjective

• Excessively concerned with rules and order, always serious.
• Emotionally repressed; nervous and tense.
• Sexually repressed.
• Unfriendly and rude.

An example sentence would be:

• "She always seems uptight and worried about every little thing."
• "My boss is very uptight and expects everything to be done perfectly."

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