suspense

noun
UK: /səˈspens/
US: /səˈspens/

  1. A feeling of excitement or anxiety about something that is going to happen soon.

    1. The suspense is killing me.
    2. The film kept us in suspense until the very end with its intricate plot.

  2. A state of uncertainty or excitement, as in waiting for a decision or outcome.

    1. I waited in suspense for the results.
    2. The trial ended, leaving the defendant in suspense while the jury deliberated.

Synonyms

anxiety tension anticipation excitement uncertainty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suspense" in English means: A feeling of excitement or anxiety about something that is going to happen soon., A state of uncertainty or excitement, as in waiting for a decision or outcome..

The phonetic transcription of "suspense" is /səˈspens/ in British English and /səˈspens/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suspense": anxiety, tension, anticipation, excitement, uncertainty.

Example usage of "suspense": "The suspense is killing me.". More examples on the page.