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Tensed: meaning, definitions and examples

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tensed

 

[ tษ›nst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tenso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคจเคพเคตเค—เฅเคฐเคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gespannt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tegang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฟั€ัƒะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ napiฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ทŠๅผตใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tenso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gergin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธด์žฅํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูˆุชุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napjatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ napรคtรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดงๅผ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spennt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฟะฐั€ะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™rgin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.