Distrait and Tense

Distrait

Distrait adjective - Feeling overwhelming fear or worry.
Usage example: he grew more and more distrait as hours passed without confirmation that there were survivors of the plane crash

Tense and distrait are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tense" instead an adjective "Distrait".

Tense

Tense adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

Distrait and tense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distrait" instead an adjective "Tense".

Nearby Words: tensing, tensed, tension, tenseness, tensely
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