suspense

• Estado de incerteza mental, ansiedade ou expectativa agitada em relação ao que está por vir, frequentemente ligado a uma aproximação de clímax; também se refere ao gênero ou recurso narrativo que produz esse efeito.

A noun describing a state of mental uncertainty, anxiety, or excited anticipation about what is going to happen, often associated with an approaching climax.

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1. Anxious uncertaintyB2formal

   A state of mental anxiety and uncertainty about what will happen next.

   expectativa ansiosa

   • The audience was kept in suspense until the very end of the movie.
   • She waited in suspense for the results of the job interview.
   • The novel's cliffhanger ending left readers in suspense.

   Sinônimosanticipationanxietyapprehensiondoubtexcitementexpectationtensionuncertaintyuneasewaiting

   Antônimosassurancecalmcertaintyrelief

2. Uncertain cognitive stateB2formal

   A condition of being uncertain or doubtful about an outcome or fact.

   Estado de incerteza

   • The suspense of not knowing the truth was unbearable.
   • He was in a state of suspense about his exam results.
   • The detective story maintained a feeling of suspense throughout.

   Sinônimosanticipationapprehensiondoubtdubiousnessexpectationindecisionirresolutiontensionuncertainty

   Antônimosassurancecertaintyconvictionsureness

3. Excited anticipationB2formal

   A feeling of pleasurable excitement and anticipation as a climax approaches.

   Expectativa ansiosa

   • The suspense built as the final race began.
   • There was a sense of suspense in the air before the announcement.
   • The game was full of suspense until the last second.

   Sinônimosanticipationapprehensiondoubtexcitementexpectationtensionuncertainty