Definition of suspense Suspense

/sʌspɛˈns/ - [suspens] - sus•pense

We found 13 definitions of suspense from 5 different sources.

What does suspense mean?

Noun Plural: suspenses
suspense - an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"
suspense - excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense"
suspense - apprehension about what is going to happen

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suspense (Noun)
The condition of being suspended.
suspense (Noun)
The pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
suspense (Noun)
The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.

suspense (a.)
Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
suspense (a.)
Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.
suspense (a.)
The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension; indetermination; indecision; as, the suspense of a person waiting for the verdict of a jury.
suspense (a.)
Cessation for a time; stop; pause.
suspense (a.)
A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.

suspense
A feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions.

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suspense in sign language