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uptight

/ʌptˈaɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does uptight mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing anxiety or nervousness; strict or formal in attitude or behavior.

Example

"She was uptight about meeting the deadline, so she started working on the project early."

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