Drawn
Tense
Tense adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Both words in one sentence
- Michael even lampshades this when he says that arguments with guns drawn are not a good idea since everyone is tense and anything could set it off.
Source: Blast Out -
Vocal Evolution: In the first season, Tina wouldn't speak above a barely audible monotone and usually handled tense situations with an awkward, drawn-out moan.
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They're subconsciously drawn to each other due to the lingering effects of the parasite, but their first few scenes together are awkward, tense and irritable.
Source: Belligerent Sexual Tension
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