Suspense

Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.

Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.

The state of being suspended; specifically, a state of uncertainty and expectation, with anxiety or apprehension; indetermination; indecision; as, the suspense of a person waiting for the verdict of a jury.

Cessation for a time; stop; pause.

A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.

an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"

excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense"

apprehension about what is going to happen