tensely

• Adverb, das eine Handlung oder einen Zustand beschreibt, die bzw. der mit Nervosität, Angst oder Anspannung ausgeführt wird; oft in Stress- oder Erwartungssituationen.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows nervousness, anxiety, or strain." It describes actions or states performed with physical or emotional tension, often in situations of stress or anticipation.

1. In a nervous or anxious mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows mental or emotional strain, anxiety, or nervousness.

   Angespannt

   • She waited tensely for the exam results.
   • He tensely gripped the steering wheel during the storm.
   • The audience sat tensely as the final scene unfolded.

   Synonymeanxiouslyapprehensivelyfretfullynervouslyrestlesslyworriedly

   Antonymecalmlyeasilypeacefullyserenely

2. With physical tightnessB2formal

   In a way that involves muscles being tight or rigid, often due to stress or anticipation.

   Angespannt

   • His shoulders were tensely hunched as he listened.
   • She tensely clenched her fists before speaking.
   • The athlete stood tensely at the starting line.

   Synonymerigidlystifflytautlytightly

   Antonymeloosely