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Discover LudwigThe phrase "uptight community" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It refers to a group of people who are easily offended or overly concerned with rules and social norms. Example: The small town was known for its uptight community, where any deviance from traditional values was met with disapproval.
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(Pleasingly, for members of the uptight community, food and drink is completely banned in the auditorium in question – so just trying to eat quietly won't cut it).
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Ever since her arrival from Cleveland at the very start of the series, Mary Ann has functioned as the straight, uptight, éminence-grise who provides an abrasive counterpoint to a community so affably laid back it is prepared to put up with anything, even people like her.
Sober, I'm uptight.
But never uptight.
"We were always uptight".
"Don't be uptight".
Vicky was so uptight.
He's very uptight".
They were too uptight".
She's so uptight".
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