uptight (Meaning)

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uptight (s)

being in a tense state

Susan was an uptight perfectionist, driven by an obsessive need for control.
The rigid dress code made everyone at the office feel uptight and uncomfortable.
Sarah's boss was so uptight about deadlines that she couldn't relax even on weekends.
The uptight nature of the boarding school created an oppressive atmosphere for the students.
The uptight old lady refused to leave her house unless she was dressed to the nines.
The uptight interviewer grilled the candidate with a series of uncomfortable questions.
The uptight parents wouldn't let their child play outside with friends for fear of getting dirty.
The uptight professor demanded complete silence and attention from his students.
The uptight board members refused to consider any changes to the traditional curriculum.
The uptight neighborhood homeowners' association enforced strict regulations that stifled creativity.

being in a tense state

anxious, nervous, troubled,worried, upset, uneasy, bothered, hesitant, dithery, on pins and needles

confident, easy, cool, easy, nerveless, relaxed, collected, collected,calm, confident

Susan was an uptight perfectionist, driven by an obsessive need for control.

The rigid dress code made everyone at the office feel uptight and uncomfortable.

Sarah's boss was so uptight about deadlines that she couldn't relax even on weekends.

The uptight nature of the boarding school created an oppressive atmosphere for the students.