Words Like UPTIGHT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to UPTIGHT.

7 Alternative Words Similar to uptight

1 Edgy Adjective      Synonym Words Like Edgy
2 Jittery Adjective      Synonym Words Like Jittery
3 Jumpy Adjective      Synonym Words Like Jumpy
4 Nervy Adjective      Synonym Words Like Nervy
5 Overstrung Adjective      Synonym Words Like Overstrung
6 Restive Adjective      Synonym Words Like Restive
7 Tense Adjective      Similar Words Like Tense

8 definitions of uptight

1 being in a tense state
2 Slang Tense; nervous.
3 Slang Financially pressed; destitute.
4 Slang Outraged; angry.
5 Slang Rigidly conventional, as in manners, opinions, and tastes: "She sees this headlong, headstrong, plunge into worldliness as a protracted process of shucking the shame of her uptight upbringing” ( James Wolcott).
6 Excessively concerned with rules and order.
7 Sexually repressed.
8 Unfriendly and rude.
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