suspense

Definition

  • noun: a feeling or state of nervousness or excitement caused by wondering what will happen
  • noun: the state of being 'suspended'
  • synonyms: suspension, indetermination, indecision

Examples

  • She kept him 'in suspense' [=waiting anxiously] for two whole days before she agreed to marry him.

  • I don't know who won and 'the suspense is killing me'. [=I am very anxious to know who won]

  • The 'suspense' builds as the story progresses.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, it's a quick flight and I enjoy the change of scenery. Besides, if your tooth is what I think it is, - it'll be worth the trip. - Then I won't keep you in suspense. Oh, great! So what's so special about it? I checked online but couldn't find a shark that'd match it. (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon