Hinky and Stewing

Hinky

Hinky adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: after noticing that the driver seemed hinky, the border guard demanded that he submit to an inspection of his vehicle

Stewing and hinky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stewing" instead an adjective "Hinky".

Stewing

Stewing noun - An extreme state of worry and agitation.
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Synonyms for Stewing

Hinky and stewing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hinky" instead an adjective "Stewing".

Nearby Words: stew, stewed
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