Stewing and Uptight

Stewing

Stewing noun - An extreme state of worry and agitation.
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Uptight and stewing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uptight" instead an adjective "Stewing".

Nearby Words: stew, stewed

Uptight

Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: he has a tendency to fret and get uptight whenever his usual routine is disrupted

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