tense period
/ˈtɛns pɪˈriəd/ · tense. per.i.od
noun
- A time of heightened anxiety or uncertainty. The tense period leading up to the exam was filled with last-minute studying and nervous anticipation.
- A specific point in time when a particular situation or event is at its most critical or intense. The tense period of the economic crisis was marked by widespread job losses and financial instability.
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Did you know? The phrase 'tense period' is often used in psychology and sociology to describe a time of heightened emotional arousal, which can be a precursor to significant change or transformation.