😬suspense

noun
/səˈspɛns/

Meaning

A state of mental uncertainty, anxiety, or excitement about what may happen next.
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example Sentences

The movie kept the audience in suspense until the very end.

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

Example Expressions

keep in suspense

Synonyms

uncertainty, anticipation, tension, anxiety, doubt
Entry 1
uncertainty, anticipation, tension, anxiety, doubt
Entry 2
tension, anxiety, uncertainty, anticipation

Antonyms

certainty, assurance, confidence, relief, resolution, clarity
Entry 1
certainty, assurance, confidence
Entry 2
certainty, relief, resolution, clarity

Collocations

suspense novel, build suspense, suspense thriller, in suspense
Entry 1
suspense novel, build suspense, suspense thriller, in suspense
Entry 2
in suspense, suspense thriller, build suspense, suspense novel

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