noun (plural) as in strong fondness

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anxiety, nervousness, strain, rigidity, tension

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Example Sentences

Example:His uptightness was a source of anxiety for everyone around him.

Definition:a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about an outcome or situation in the future.

From anxiety

Example:The uptightness of the room caused everyone to feel a bit nervous.

Definition:a state of mental or emotional agitation or unease resulting from worry or excitement.

From nervousness

Example:The uptightnesses of the board meetings caused a strain on everyone.

Definition:mental or emotional tension or stress.

From strain

Example:His uptightness was an embodiment of rigid behavior.

Definition:the state of being stiff, inflexible, or unchanging.

From rigidity

Example:The uptightness of the project meetings caused a great tension in the office.

Definition:a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; the muscular or nervous strain resulting from such a state.

From tension