tensely

Her fingers tensely twisted the handle of her bag.

The students sat tensely in the exam hall.

She waited tensely for the results of her job interview.

The atmosphere in the room was tensely quiet.

He gripped the steering wheel tensely as he drove through the storm.

The detective watched the suspect tensely, waiting for a confession.

She spoke tensely, trying to control her emotions.

The negotiations proceeded tensely as both sides refused to compromise.

Tensely, she reached for the phone, fearing the worst.

The players watched tensely as the final moments of the game unfolded.

He waited tensely for her answer, unsure of what she would say.