Apprehensive
Apprehensive adjective - Having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind.
Uptight is a synonym for apprehensive in anxious topic. In some cases you can use "Uptight" instead an adjective "Apprehensive".
Uptight
Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: he has a tendency to fret and get uptight whenever his usual routine is disrupted
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- upset and apprehensive
- upset and uptight
- agitated and apprehensive
- agitated and uptight
- restive and apprehensive
- restive and uptight
- nervy and apprehensive
- nervy and uptight
- restless and apprehensive
- restless and uptight
- nervous and apprehensive
- nervous and uptight
- disturbed and apprehensive
- disturbed and uptight
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