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UPTIGHT

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Uptight.

Uptight - as an adjective satellite

Being in a tense state

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edgyhigh-strunghighly strungjitteryjumpynervyoverstrungrestive

Uptight - as a noun

An uptight person.

Uptight - as an adjective

Excessively concerned with rules and order, always serious.

Example: "Don't be so uptight! you won't go to jail for crossing the street against the light."

Emotionally repressed; nervous and tense.

Sexually repressed.

Example: "He came from a very uptight religious background, but you wouldn't know that now!"

Unfriendly and rude.

Example Sentences

"She always seems uptight and worried about every little thing."
"My boss is very uptight and expects everything to be done perfectly."
"I can't relax when I'm around her because she's always so uptight."
"He gets uptight when someone disagrees with him."
"The tense atmosphere made everyone uptight and uncomfortable."
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Word Game Points

Is UPTIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, uptight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPTIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is UPTIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, uptight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPTIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is UPTIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, uptight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPTIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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