Dismayed and Uptight

Dismayed

Dismayed adjective - Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.

Uptight and dismayed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uptight" instead an adjective "Dismayed".

Nearby Words: dismay, dismaying, dismayingly

Uptight

Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

Dismayed and uptight are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismayed" instead an adjective "Uptight".
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