n.
Pronunciation: s ə - ' spen(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 \ -f ə l \ adjective
– sus · pense · ful · ly \ -f ə -l ē \ adverb
– sus · pense · ful · ness \ -f ə l-n ə s \ noun
– sus · pense · less \ -l ə s \ adjective