Clearly not relaxed (4)

I believe the answer is:

taut

(Other definitions for taut that I've seen before include "Tense, stretched tight" , "Stretched tight or disciplined" , "On the slope" , "Tightly drawn" , "Held in tension" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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