tenseness

• Nom désignant l'état physique de ce qui est tendu ou contracté, ou l'état mental ou émotionnel de tension, d'anxiété ou d'appréhension.

A noun referring to the physical condition of being stretched or strained, or a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense.

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1. Physical tightnessB2formal

   The state of being stretched, taut, or strained in a physical sense.

   Tension physique

   • The tenseness of the rope indicated it was about to snap.
   • He felt a tenseness in his shoulders after sitting at the desk all day.
   • The tenseness of the muscles was a sign of fatigue.

   Synonymesrigiditystiffnessstraintautnesstensiontightness

   Antonymesloosenessrelaxationslackness

2. Mental or emotional strainB2formal

   A psychological state of anxiety, nervousness, or suspense.

   tension nerveuse

   • The tenseness in the room was palpable before the announcement.
   • She tried to hide her tenseness during the interview.
   • The tenseness of the situation made everyone speak in whispers.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyedginessnervousnessstrainstresssuspensetensionunease

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureeaserelaxation