angespannt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anxious adj Feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
- edgy adj Tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.
- fraught adj Filled with something unpleasant, especially tension, danger, or difficulty.
- intently adv With close, focused attention.
- strained adjective Tense, forced, or lacking in ease, especially describing a relationship or expression.
- taut adj Pulled or stretched tight, with no slack.
- tense adjective Feeling or showing stress, anxiety, or strain; not relaxed.
Senses
angespannt is used for these senses in English:
- anxious Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
- fraught (specifically) Carrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty; distressed; also, causing distress; distressing.
- intently In an intent or focused manner.
- strained Under tension; tense.
- taut (figuratively) Experiencing anxiety or stress.
- tense Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
anxious — full definition
- adj Feeling nervous or worried, especially about something uncertain or upcoming.
- adj Eagerly wanting something, often with a hint of impatience.
edgy — full definition
- adj Tense, nervous, or on the verge of losing patience.
- adj Deliberately provocative or unconventional, pushing at the limits of good taste.