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uptight in German

uptight in German is verklemmt — uptight means overly strict, anxious, or rigid about rules and behaviour; unable to relax.

uptight in German

verklemmt
adj
(colloquial) Excessively concerned with rules and order, always serious.

What does "uptight" mean?

  1. adj Overly strict, anxious, or rigid about rules and behaviour; unable to relax.
    "Don't be so uptight — it's just a joke."
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uptight in a sentence

  • Don't be so uptight — it's just a joke.
  • He got uptight whenever anyone was late to a meeting.

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What is "uptight" in German?

"uptight" in German is verklemmt. uptight means: Overly strict, anxious, or rigid about rules and behaviour; unable to relax.

How do you use "uptight" in a sentence?

Example: "Don't be so uptight — it's just a joke." In German, "uptight" is verklemmt.

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