Uptightness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uptightness is a noun meaning The state or quality of being uptight.
Meaning
The state or quality of being uptight.
Example Sentences
Davis is out to remove the slur of moral uptightness and narrow virtue from Malamuds reputation.
Word Forms
- uptightnesses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include untightness, uppitiness, tenseness, uppityness, antsiness, tension.
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