uptight
1 antonym for uptight — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Overly strict, anxious, or rigid about rules and behaviour; unable to relax.
Antonyms
How to use uptight
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
get uptight about something
an uptight person
wound up and uptight
Informal; common in everyday speech about someone's personality or mood.
Frequently asked questions
What does “uptight” mean?
The word “uptight” means overly strict, anxious, or rigid about rules and behaviour; unable to relax. In plain terms, tense, easily annoyed, and overly rule-bound — the opposite of relaxed or laid-back.
How do you pronounce “uptight”?
“Uptight” is pronounced uhp-TYT (/ʌpˈtaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “uptight” in a sentence?
Here is “uptight” used in a sentence: “Don't be so uptight — it's just a joke.”
What part of speech is “uptight”?
“Uptight” is an adjective.
