Suspense — synonyms, definition

1. suspense (Noun)

agony apprehension confusion demurral dilemma doubt heartache hesitancy hesitation incertitude indecision irresolution misery on tenterhooks perplexity quandary scepticism scruple torment torture • • •

suspense (Noun) — Apprehension about what is going to happen.

suspense (Noun) — An uncertain cognitive state. ex. "the matter remained in suspense for several years"

suspense (Noun) — Excited anticipation of an approaching climax. ex. "the play kept the audience in suspense"

anticipation apprehension apprehensiveness doubt doubtfulness dread dubiety dubiousness expectancy incertitude misgiving uncertainty