Uptight and Wary

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Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

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Wary and uptight are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wary" instead an adjective "Uptight".

Wary adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

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Uptight and wary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Uptight" instead an adjective "Wary".

Nearby Words: wariness, warily

Her brother Benny, who's taken care of her all these years, is the uptight character wary of her getting involved with someone else, and has to accept that he's not only being overprotective but also neglecting his personal happiness by worrying so much.

Source: Manic Pixie Dream Girl

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