uptight
/ˌʌpˈtaɪt/
adjective
- Nervous, anxious, or unable to relax, often because of worry or stress.
- He was so uptight about the presentation that he couldn't sleep the night before.
- She gets uptight before every exam, even though she always does well.
- Try not to be so uptight—everything will work out fine.
- Very strict, formal, or easily offended about rules or behavior.
- The teacher was uptight about students being even one minute late.
- Some people are uptight about using the correct grammar in texts.
- My grandfather is very uptight about table manners.