tensely

• Adverbio que significa «de manera que muestra nerviosismo, ansiedad o tensión». Describe acciones o estados realizados con tensión física o emocional, a menudo en situaciones de estrés o expectativa.

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.

   con tensión nerviosa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanxiouslyapprehensivelyfretfullynervouslyrestlesslyworriedly

   Antónimoscalmlyeasilypeacefullyserenely

2. With physical tightnessB2formal

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

   Con rigidez física

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

   Sinónimosrigidlystifflytautlytightly

   Antónimosloosely