seem uptight

Frequency: 7.216.2 per million words

To give the impression of being anxious or tense.

uptightVERBS + uptight

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Examples (10)

  • You shouldn't seem so uptight during the interview.
  • He didn't want to seem uptight in front of his new colleagues.
  • Does she seem uptight about the upcoming presentation?
  • I might seem uptight, but I'm just focused.
  • They seemed a bit uptight at the party last night.
  • The manager seems uptight regarding the budget cuts.
  • Try not to seem too uptight when you meet her parents.
  • Why does everyone seem so uptight today?
  • She seems less uptight now that the project is finished.
  • It made him seem uptight even though he was actually relaxed.