suspense
Pronunciation: [səˈspɛns]
Word
Context: “entertainment”
(noun) a feeling of excitement or worry about what will happen next. This is often felt when watching a movie or reading a book where you don't know how the story will end.
Example
The suspense in the movie kept me on the edge of my seat!
Example
There was little suspense in the story; I knew what would happen all along.
Example
Do you like movies that build suspense?
Context: “emotion”
(noun) the state of being uncertain or anxious about something. It's like waiting to find out if you will win a game or pass a test.
Example
The suspense of waiting for the test results made everyone nervous.
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She felt no suspense at all; she was confident she had done well.
Example
Why do you think we feel suspense before important events?
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