Tenterhooks (N)
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛntərhʊks/
Word Meaning: Tenterhooks refer to a state of suspense, anxiety, or nervous anticipation, often awaiting an uncertain or potentially troubling event.
Uses in Sentence:
- Waiting for the exam results put him on tenterhooks for days.
- The whole town was on tenterhooks as they awaited news of the missing child.
Synonyms:
- Suspense, anxiety, nervousness, apprehension, tension
- Edginess, jitteriness, restlessness, unease, disquiet
Antonyms:
- Calmness, composure, tranquility, relaxation, ease
- Confidence, assurance, certainty, serenity, peace
Word Meaning in Hindi: उत्तेजितता (Uttejitata), चिंता (Chinta), बेचैनी (Bechaini)
Word uses in Hindi:
- परीक्षा के परिणाम की प्रतीक्षा ने उसे दिनों तक उत्तेजित किया। (Waiting for the exam results put him on tenterhooks for days.)
- गायब बच्चे की खबर की प्रतीक्षा में पूरा शहर बेचैन था। (The whole town was on tenterhooks as they awaited news of the missing child.)