keyed up

adjective

Definition of keyed upnext
1
as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation She's pretty keyed up from all that coffee.

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2
as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty He was all keyed up for his first day at the new job.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keyed up
  1. excited
  2. worried
  3. heated
  4. upset
  5. agitated
  6. nervous
  7. anxious
  8. uneasy
Adjective
  • Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.
    David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Although dissenters are worried about the cost, the climate change crisis harms everyone, even those who don’t live in a region that is at risk of wildfires.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Authorities are worried about other health problems in the aftermath of the deadliest natural disaster in Spain’s recent history.
    Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Unusually for the quadricycle segment, the Mobilize vehicles come with a driver airbag as standard, as well as heated driver's seat and aircon.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • The post-election dynamic is reminiscent of a famous gathering of tech titans at Trump Tower in December 2016, a month after Trump’s first upset win in a presidential race, when some of the same executives braced themselves for unpredictable policy shifts.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Trump carried Kent County on the way to his upset Michigan win in 2016, defeating Hillary Clinton by around three percentage points.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of upset
Adjective
  • The post-race altercation occurred once both drivers exited their vehicles, with Chandler Smith, visibly agitated, confronting Custer.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
  • In fan video of the moment, an agitated Farrell is seen lunging at Navarro and throwing a shoulder into his bandmate, then punching the shocked-looking guitarist in the chest before the men are separated and Farrell is dragged off stage.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of agitated
Adjective
  • Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Voters interviewed at polling sites described losing sleep and waking up early, nervous and worried over who would win the election.
    Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of nervous
Adjective
  • Boutin has been in remission from thyroid cancer since August, but just had a related surgery last week and the couple was anxious about Boutin inhaling any smoke.
    CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Lines at downtown precincts were busy and people who have been inundated with out-of-town organizers and ads for months could be heard speculating about the results on their cellphones, anxious to see a conclusion to the contest.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of anxious
Adjective
  • That raises uneasy questions about Worthington’s social fabric and how to celebrate distinct cultures while overcoming ethnic self-segregation.
    Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Apostates ties hunters with these organizations more closely as uneasy allies, rivals or even direct antagonists.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of uneasy
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