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adjective
Being in a tense state.
synonyms: edgy, high-strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight.
is similar to: tense.
derivation: restiveness, skittishness | edge, sharpness | disquietude, edginess, inquietude, uneasiness | jitteriness, jumpiness, nervousness, restiveness.
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