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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

suspense

/səsˈpɛns/ noun · British & US
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What does suspense mean?

noun

A feeling of nervous excitement or anxiety, typically because something unpleasant is expected to happen. A situation or story that is suspenseful is one that is full of suspense.

Example

"The movie's suspenseful ending left the audience on the edge of their seats."

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