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Definition of Tenseness
1. Noun. The physical condition of being stretched or strained. "He could feel the tenseness of her body"
Exact synonyms: Tautness, Tension, Tensity
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Tone, Tonicity, Tonus
Derivative terms: Taut, Tense, Tense, Tense, Tense
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Specialized synonyms: Tone, Tonicity, Tonus
Derivative terms: Taut, Tense, Tense, Tense, Tense
2. Noun. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense. "Stress is a vasoconstrictor"
Exact synonyms: Stress, Tension
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Generic synonyms: Mental Strain, Nervous Strain, Strain
Specialized synonyms: Yips, Breaking Point
Derivative terms: Stress, Tense
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Generic synonyms: Mental Strain, Nervous Strain, Strain
Specialized synonyms: Yips, Breaking Point
Derivative terms: Stress, Tense
Definition of Tenseness
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