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suspense
[ suh-spens ]
noun
- a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety.
- a state of mental indecision.
- undecided or doubtful condition, as of affairs:
For a few days matters hung in suspense.
- the state or condition of being suspended.
suspense
/ ²õÉ˲õ±èɲԲõ /
noun
- the condition of being insecure or uncertain
the matter of the succession remained in suspense for many years
- mental uncertainty; anxiety
their father's illness kept them in a state of suspense
- excitement felt at the approach of the climax
a play of terrifying suspense
- the condition of being suspended
Derived Forms
- ²õ³Ü²õ˱è±ð²Ô²õ±ðŽÚ³Ü±ô, adjective
Other yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²õ³Ü²õ·±è±ð²Ô²õ±ðîf³Ü±ô adjective
yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of suspense1
yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of suspense1
Example Sentences
âThere was suspense when he was returning from Hong Kong, because I know he was trying to bargain an asylum,â Villanueva recalled.
As it stands, the characterization is thin, the motivations are overdetermined, and the Colonyâs endurance demands too steep a suspense of disbelief.
The crew of at least a dozen people were on the edge of their seats the whole show, spreading a sense of suspense, joy and anticipation throughout the telecast.
The Rams, who want this thing settled before a repeat of last summerâs suspense, are willing to give him more money.
There are moments when the performers overplay the humor, suspense and moral outrage.
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