noun
- the state or quality of being tense, anxious, or overly concerned with rules and propriety
Usage: informal
Examples
- His uptightness about the presentation was obvious to everyone.
- The uptightness in the office made it difficult to work creatively.
- She tried to overcome her uptightness by practicing meditation.
- The team’s uptightness before the big game was understandable.
- His constant uptightness about minor details frustrated his colleagues.
- The uptightness of the formal dinner made the guests uncomfortable.