Tenseness Definition & Meaning
tenseness
- noun
- the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
- (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"
Words that rhyme with tenseness
Usage tips for "tenseness"
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