B2adjectiveinformalemotions
US/ʌpˈtaɪt/
UK/ʌpˈtaɪt/
nervous, worried or too strict, so that you cannot relax
In context
Relax, why are you so uptight about a small mistake?
My boss gets uptight whenever the client visits.
He's a bit uptight, he never jokes at work.
Words that go with uptight
verb + adjective
- get uptightDon't get uptight about the deadline.
- feel uptightI always feel uptight before a presentation.
adjective + preposition
- uptight aboutShe's uptight about money.
adverb + adjective
- so uptightWhy is everyone so uptight today?
- a bit uptightHe seemed a bit uptight at dinner.