Basic Details
Word: Uptight
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling nervous, anxious, or tense. It describes someone who is not relaxed.
Synonyms: Anxious, tense, nervous, restless
Antonyms: Relaxed, easygoing, calm
Idioms and Phrases
- Uptight about something: To be very worried or anxious about a specific issue. Example: "She was uptight about her exam results, checking the website every hour."
- Let your hair down: To relax and have fun instead of being uptight. Example: "After weeks of hard work, its time to let your hair down at the party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He was feeling uptight before his big presentation, but he managed to calm down and do well.
Example 2: Dont be so uptight about the little things; life is too short to stress over them.
Example 3: She noticed her friend seemed uptight lately, so she invited her out to help her relax.
Fun Fact
The term "uptight" became popular in the 1960s, and it is often thought to be derived from the idea of being tightly wound like a spring, indicating someone who is tense or stressed.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "uptight" mean?
a) Happy and carefree
b) Nervous and tense
c) Lazy and uninspired
d) Excited and joyful
Answer: b) Nervous and tense
2. Which of these is a synonym of "uptight"?
a) Relaxed
b) Calm
c) Anxious
d) Easygoing
Answer: c) Anxious
3. Which word is an antonym of "uptight"?
a) Tense
b) Restless
c) Relaxed
d) Nervous
Answer: c) Relaxed
4. Which sentence uses "uptight" correctly?
a) She was uptight because she forgot her birthday.
b) They were uptight when they heard the fun news.
c) He sounded uptight during the serious meeting.
d) The dog looked uptight when he was wagging his tail.
Answer: c) He sounded uptight during the serious meeting.
5. Which idiom suggests someone should relax?
a) Uptight about something
b) Let your hair down
c) Caught between a rock and a hard place
d) Burning the midnight oil
Answer: b) Let your hair down
