Tensed: meaning, definitions and examples
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tensed
[ tษnst ]
emotional state
Tensed describes a state of being anxious, nervous, or strained. It often refers to a person's emotional or psychological condition where they feel pressure or stress. This heightened state can be caused by various factors, including personal issues, work-related stress, or external circumstances. In physical contexts, it may relate to muscles being contracted and not relaxed.
Synonyms
nervous, strained, tense, tight.
Examples of usage
- She felt tensed before her presentation.
- His tensed shoulders indicated the stress he was under.
- They were all tensed during the tense negotiations.
Translations
Translations of the word "tensed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tenso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคจเคพเคตเคเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช gespannt
๐ฎ๐ฉ tegang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฟััะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ napiฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ็ทๅผตใใ
๐ซ๐ท tendu
๐ช๐ธ tenso
๐น๐ท gergin
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธด์ฅํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชูุชุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ napjatรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ napรคtรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ดงๅผ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ napet
๐ฎ๐ธ spennt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฟะฐัะปะฐะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษrgin
๐ฒ๐ฝ tenso
Etymology
The word 'tensed' originates from the Middle English term 'tens' which comes from the Old French 'tensier', meaning 'to stretch'. This is derived from the Latin 'tensere', which means 'to stretch out, pull'. The evolution of the term reflects its use in describing both physical and emotional states. Initially used in the context of muscles being stretched or tight, the meaning expanded over time to include a broader emotional context, particularly related to anxiety and stress. The transition from physical tension to emotional reflects a common linguistic pattern where physical sensations are metaphorically applied to feelings. This dual application highlights the interconnectedness of mind and body in human experience.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,045, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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