suspense

/səˈspɛns/
noun
  1. A feeling of excitement or nervousness about what will happen next, especially when waiting for news or the outcome of a story.
    • The author kept the readers in suspense until the very last chapter.
    • She waited in suspense for the doctor to call with her test results.
    • The movie was full of suspense, and I couldn't look away from the screen.
  2. The quality of a story, film, or situation that makes people feel excited or anxious about what will happen next.
    • This thriller has so much suspense that it's hard to stop reading.
    • The director is a master of suspense, using music and silence to build tension.
    • Good suspense keeps an audience guessing until the end.
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