slightly uptight
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To a small degree.
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- She seemed slightly uptight before her presentation.
- He gets slightly uptight whenever there's a deadline approaching.
- The new manager appeared slightly uptight during the team meeting.
- You might feel slightly uptight on your first day at a new job.
- Don't be so slightly uptight; it's just a game.
- After the unexpected news, she became slightly uptight and quiet.
- His posture indicated he was slightly uptight about the interview.
- The children were slightly uptight about meeting their new teacher.
- Even a small change in routine can make some people slightly uptight.
- He was slightly uptight about flying for the first time.