Be/get tensed up

verb

To become or make something become tight or nervous, usually because of fear or stress.

She was getting tensed up about the exam.
Visual representation of "be/get tensed up" - To become or make something become tight or nervous, usually because of fear or stress.

Often appears as...

  • get tensed up about
  • don't get tensed up
verb

In reference to muscles or body parts, to become tight or stiff, typically due to pain or discomfort.

His shoulder muscles were tensed up from carrying heavy bags.
Visual representation of "be/get tensed up" - In reference to muscles or body parts, to become tight or stiff, typically due to pain or discomfort.

Often appears as...

  • tensed up muscles
  • tensed up shoulder
verb

To become or make something become tight or nervous, usually because of fear or stress.

She was getting tensed up about the exam.
Visual representation of "be/get tensed up" - To become or make something become tight or nervous, usually because of fear or stress.

Often appears as...

  • get tensed up about
  • don't get tensed up
verb

In reference to muscles or body parts, to become tight or stiff, typically due to pain or discomfort.

His shoulder muscles were tensed up from carrying heavy bags.
Visual representation of "be/get tensed up" - In reference to muscles or body parts, to become tight or stiff, typically due to pain or discomfort.

Often appears as...

  • tensed up muscles
  • tensed up shoulder
Definition 1 of 2
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Emotionally Charged

Use when describing high-stress or anxiety-inducing situations.

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Before public speaking, she always gets tensed up.
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Avoid Overuse

Don't use for minor worries; it implies significant stress or fear.

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He got tensed up over the court verdict, not over a trivial dispute.
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Not Always Negative

Can be related to positive anticipation, such as excitement for an event.

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I'm getting tensed up for the concert tonight!
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Emotionally Charged

Use when describing high-stress or anxiety-inducing situations.

Illustration for Emotionally Charged
Before public speaking, she always gets tensed up.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Avoid Overuse

Don't use for minor worries; it implies significant stress or fear.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
He got tensed up over the court verdict, not over a trivial dispute.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Negative

Can be related to positive anticipation, such as excitement for an event.

Illustration for Not Always Negative
I'm getting tensed up for the concert tonight!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotionally Charged

Use when describing high-stress or anxiety-inducing situations.

Illustration for Emotionally Charged
Before public speaking, she always gets tensed up.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Avoid Overuse

Don't use for minor worries; it implies significant stress or fear.

Illustration for Avoid Overuse
He got tensed up over the court verdict, not over a trivial dispute.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Negative

Can be related to positive anticipation, such as excitement for an event.

Illustration for Not Always Negative
I'm getting tensed up for the concert tonight!
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