100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "tensely"

Definition

The adverb tensely describes an action carried out in a manner that shows tension, anxiety, or strain. It often implies a heightened emotional state, where a person is physically or mentally strained, indicating nervousness, stress, or anticipation.

Synonyms

• Anxiously
• Nervously
• Strained
• Edgily
• Restlessly
• Uneasily
• Apprehensively
• Intently

Antonyms

• Calmly
• Relaxedly
• Peacefully
• Casually
• Comfortably
• Serenely
• Unconcernedly

Examples

1. She waited tensely for the test results to be announced.
2. He spoke tensely, aware of the scrutiny of his peers.
3. The dog sat tensely, waiting for its owner to return.
4. The audience listened tensely as the speaker revealed the shocking news.
5. She chewed her nails tensely during the interview.
6. They sat tensely in the waiting room, unsure of what the doctor would say.
7. He held the steering wheel tensely as he navigated the winding road.
8. The players watched tensely as the referee made the call.
9. She paced back and forth tensely, unable to calm her nerves.
10. He glanced at the clock tensely, counting down the minutes until the meeting.
11. The child clutched the toy tensely, afraid of the dark.
12. She listened to the news tensely, fearing the worst.
13. The atmosphere in the room was tensely charged with anticipation.
14. He approached the situation tensely, knowing the stakes were high.
15. She held her breath tensely as the performance reached its climax.
16. The negotiators sat tensely across the table, aware of the importance of their discussions.
17. He answered the questions tensely, not wanting to reveal too much.
18. The actor delivered his lines tensely, fully immersed in his character.
19. She watched the competition tensely, hoping for her team's victory.
20. He typed the email tensely, worried about the potential backlash.
21. They stood tensely by the door, waiting for the results of the audition.
22. The soldier moved tensely through the enemy territory, alert to every sound.
23. She held the cup tensely, afraid it might slip from her grasp.
24. The couple argued tensely, emotions running high.
25. He played the game tensely, knowing it was a make-or-break moment.
26. The crowd reacted tensely to the unexpected turn of events.
27. She sat tensely on the edge of her seat during the thriller.
28. The tension in the air was palpable as they waited tensely for the announcement.
29. He approached the boss's office tensely, uncertain of the outcome.
30. They listened tensely to the final seconds of the game.
31. She walked tensely through the haunted house, heart racing with fear.
32. He gripped the railing tensely as he looked down from the height.
33. The detective observed the suspect tensely, looking for any sign of guilt.
34. She arranged the flowers tensely, trying to keep her mind off the interview.
35. He answered the phone tensely, unsure of who was calling.
36. The team huddled tensely, strategizing for the final play.
37. She approached the podium tensely, ready to deliver her speech.
38. He trained tensely, knowing he had a lot to prove.
39. The environment felt tensely charged as the final countdown began.
40. She bit her lip tensely, trying to suppress her anxiety.
41. He glanced at his watch tensely, realizing he was running late.
42. The siblings fought tensely, each unwilling to back down.
43. She smiled tensely, hiding her true feelings.
44. The teacher watched the students tensely during the exam.
45. He moved tensely through the crowd, looking for his friend.
46. She whispered tensely to her partner, sharing her concern.
47. The atmosphere at the party was tensely quiet after the argument.
48. He looked tensely at the screen, waiting for the video to buffer.
49. She walked tensely into the room, feeling the weight of everyone's gaze.
50. The performer sang tensely, pouring emotion into every note.
51. He listened tensely to the conversation, hoping for some good news.
52. They worked tensely on the project, racing against the deadline.
53. She felt her heart race tensely as she approached the microphone.
54. He stepped tensely onto the stage, ready to face the audience.
55. The climber held on tensely, knowing one wrong move could be disastrous.
56. She argued her point tensely, passionate about her beliefs.
57. He opened the letter tensely, fearing what it might say.
58. The scene unfolded tensely, drawing everyone into its drama.
59. She felt a knot in her stomach as she waited tensely for the outcome.
60. He navigated the conversation tensely, trying to avoid a conflict.
61. The couple exchanged tensely glances during the discussion.
62. She stared at the screen tensely, hoping for a response.
63. He prepared for the presentation tensely, rehearsing in his mind.
64. The students awaited their grades tensely, unsure of what to expect.
65. She approached the edge of the cliff tensely, peering over.
66. He clenched his fists tensely, trying to control his anger.
67. The chess match unfolded tensely, each player calculating their moves.
68. She listened tensely to the thunder, fearing a storm was coming.
69. He handled the fragile item tensely, careful not to break it.
70. The team gathered tensely before the big game, ready to give their all.
71. She felt herself breathe tensely, trying to calm her nerves.
72. He explained the situation tensely, wanting to be understood.
73. The children watched the movie tensely, captivated by the suspense.
74. She gripped the edge of the table tensely, losing track of time.
75. He walked into the meeting tensely, knowing the stakes were high.
76. The actors performed tensely, fully immersed in their roles.
77. She held onto the handlebars tensely, fearing a fall.
78. The debate grew tensely, with both sides unwilling to compromise.
79. He paused tensely, weighing his next words carefully.
80. She adjusted her collar tensely, feeling the pressure of the occasion.
81. He watched the clock tensely, eager for the hour to arrive.
82. The audience responded tensely, hanging on every word.
83. She approached the task tensely, unsure of her abilities.
84. He felt the pressure tensely, knowing his performance was being evaluated.
85. The air was tensely still as they awaited the results.
86. She listened tensely to the instructions, trying to remember every detail.
87. He stared tensely at the screen, waiting for the announcement.
88. The atmosphere was tensely electric as the band began to play.
89. She navigated the conversation tensely, trying to avoid sensitive topics.
90. He walked tensely through the dark alley, aware of his surroundings.
91. The children played tensely, their competitive spirits igniting.
92. She sat tensely in the front row, eager to learn.
93. He felt the weight of expectation tensely on his shoulders.
94. The team huddled tensely before the final play of the game.
95. She completed the task tensely, wanting it to be perfect.
96. He took a deep breath tensely, preparing for the challenge ahead.
97. The couple faced each other tensely, ready to resolve their issues.
98. She watched the sunset tensely, reflecting on her day.
99. He opened the door tensely, unsure of what he would find.
100. The crowd erupted tensely when the final whistle blew.