Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tenterhook
noun
/ˈtɛntərˌhʊk/
Definition
A state of nervous anxiety or anticipation.
Examples
- She was on tenterhooks waiting for the job interview results.
- He kept glancing at his phone, on tenterhooks for any news from his friend.
Meaning
To be on tenterhooks means to be in a state of excitement or unease while waiting for something to happen.
Synonyms
- anxiety
- apprehension
- nervousness
- tension
- unease
