Definition of Uptight

overly tense and anxious

Examples of Uptight in a sentence

Because she is so uptight, Liz spends most of her days worrying about things that can’t be fixed.  🔊

Minnie is the opposite of her uptight husband, never letting things bother her or make her tense as he does.  🔊

Karen walks around mad at the world and spends most of her days being uptight and anxious.  🔊

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