Examples of 'are tense' in a sentence

Meaning of "are tense"

are tense: This phrase describes a state of being where someone is feeling stressed, anxious, or uptight. It is often used to indicate that a person's muscles or demeanor is tight and rigid due to emotional or mental strain

How to use "are tense" in a sentence

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are tense
No wonder things are tense between you two.
Your shoulders and lower back are tense.
Things are tense enough between us right now.
My first comment is that these are tense times.
Things are tense between them and us.
I can understand why things are tense.
I know things are tense and awkward.
You can see why things are tense.
These are tense times right now.
It can happen that you are tense at times.
Things are tense in command central this morning.
Sometimes we do not even recognize that we are tense.
I am guessing things are tense and complicated right now.
The muscles of the uterus are tense.
Sometimes things are tense between the groups.

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Your arms and shoulders are tense.
Things are tense at home because of my son.
It is no wonder that they are tense and unable to relax.
There are tense households next door.
Relations between the two countries are tense enough as it is.
Things are tense here at the station.
You will feel more painful if you are tense.
All my senses are tense and prepared for defense.
It is difficult to relax once you are tense.
A test to see if you are tense when playing guitar.
Does not work when things are tense.
Most people are tense and stressed.
If you are wrong in ignoring my commands when you are tense.
Every muscle are tense when we laugh out loud.
I heard things at max are tense.
Both films are tense and twisted.
The first few minutes are tense.
They are tense and do not move.
Babies sense when their parents are tense or nervous.
Things are tense this morning.
They have areas of their body that are tense.
And things are tense enough as it is.
It can be an excellent stress reliever when you are tense.
The workers are tense and have been quelled by the police.
Notice if any of the muscles in your body are tense.
Things are tense enough already.
Identify the parts of your body that are tense.
You are tense for no reason.
Our rehearsals and preparation are tense and demanding.
There are tense moments.
The facial muscles are tense.
These are tense times.
Please go and see a psychiatrist because you are tense.
Maybe you are tense.
You might want to notice if any of your muscles are tense.

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