Hard
Uptight
Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Both words in one sentence
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Odd Couple: Jason, the somewhat uptight nerd, and Ronnie, the hard-partying jock.
Source: Comic Book / Firestorm -
Four-Temperament Ensemble: Roger (Melancholic) - hard-working, uptight, temperamental and domineering.
Source: Music / The Who - Simon Marshall in A Hard Day's Night is equal parts camp and uptight TV producer.
Source: Always Camp
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