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Definition of tenseness

tenseness

/ˈtɛns.nəs/
tense · ness
Adverb:tensely
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Adjective:tense
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• noun

1

The state or quality of feeling anxious, nervous, or unable to relax.

Example

"A palpable tenseness filled the waiting room as the candidates prepared for their final interviews."

2

The physical condition of being stretched tight, rigid, or stiff, especially in muscles or fibers.

Example

"Regular stretching exercises helped relieve the chronic tenseness in her shoulders and neck."

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• Rhymes for tenseness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tenseness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tenseness
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