tenseness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the physical condition of being stretched or strained
  2. noun (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Etymology

From tense + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

tension, tensity, tautness

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