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IN SUSPENSE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in suspense mean?
• IN SUSPENSE (adjective)
The adjective IN SUSPENSE has 1 sense:
1. being in a tense state
Familiarity information: IN SUSPENSE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being in a tense state
Synonyms:
edgy; restive; overstrung; nervy; jumpy; in suspense; highly strung; high-strung; uptight; jittery
Similar:
tense (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)
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