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Tenseness Definition & Meaning

tenseness
noun
  1. the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
  2. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"

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What does tenseness mean?
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"
What part of speech is tenseness?
Tenseness is a noun.
How many definitions does tenseness have?
Tenseness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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