tensed

the athlete was visibly tensed before the race.

she found ways to relax and release the tensed muscles in her neck.

his tensed expression betrayed his anxiety about the upcoming presentation.

the tensed relationship between the two countries made negotiations difficult.

after hours of travel, my shoulders and back were incredibly tensed.

the witness appeared tensed and hesitant on the stand.

he tried to appear calm, but his tensed jaw gave him away.

the tensed atmosphere in the room was palpable.

regular stretching can help to release tensed muscles and prevent injury.

the tensed situation required careful handling and diplomacy.

she gave a tensed sigh and continued working on the project.