Literary Terms For Tension And Conflict

noun a state of restlessness or uneasiness

• The inquietude of the investors was palpable as the stock market continued to fluctuate.
• Her inquietude about the upcoming exam was evident from the way she kept checking her notes.
• I can't handle your constant inquietude about every little thing!
• The inquietude in her heart mirrored the storm raging outside.

noun bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

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• The political debate was filled with rancor as both sides refused to compromise.
• There's so much rancor between those two, it's hard to imagine them ever getting along.
• I can't stand the rancor between those two, it's so unnecessary.
• The rancor in the air was palpable, creating a tense atmosphere.