Main Entry: sus·pense

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈspen(t)s\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from suspendre

Date: 15th century

1 : the state of being suspended : suspension
2 a : mental uncertainty : anxiety b : pleasant excitement as to a decision or outcome <a novel of suspense>
3 : the state or character of being undecided or doubtful : indecisiveness

— sus·pense·ful \-fəl\ adjective

— sus·pense·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— sus·pense·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun

— sus·pense·less \-ləs\ adjective