Tensely: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone is feeling very tight and is showing signs of anxiety or stress.

• She waited tensely as the doctor reviewed her test results

Describes someone who is feeling jittery or apprehensive, typically because they are unsure or scared about something.

• She answered the questions nervously during the job interview

Used when someone is feeling worry or unease, often about something that is about to happen.

• He watched anxiously as his daughter took her first steps on the stage

Describes something that is tightly drawn or tense, often physically tight or strained.

• The rope was pulled tautly between the two poles

This word is often used to describe an action or situation where there is a lot of tension or nervousness.

• She waited tensely for the results of the exam
• The two teams faced each other tensely before the match began

Describes a feeling of mental or emotional strain or pressure. It is commonly used in everyday life to talk about the pressures of work or life.

• She felt extremely stressed before the big presentation
• He has been very stressed lately due to personal issues

Used to describe something under pressure, both physically or emotionally. It often suggests difficulty and stress.

• Their relationship became strained after the argument
• The rope was strained to its limits as it held the heavy load

This adjective describes a state of worry or nervousness about something that might happen, often with a feeling of urgency.

• He felt anxious about the upcoming job interview
• The parents were anxious as they waited for news about their child's surgery