tightness

• Nom décrivant l'état ou la condition d'être serré, pouvant se rapporter à une compression physique, un manque d'espace, une pénurie financière ou une extrême avarice.

A noun describing a state or condition of being tight, which can refer to physical constriction, lack of space, financial scarcity, or extreme stinginess.

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1. Financial scarcityB2formalbusiness

   A situation where money is limited and credit is hard to obtain.

   resserrement du crédit

   • The economic crisis caused a tightness in the housing market.
   • Small businesses often suffer from cash tightness during recessions.
   • The tightness of the budget forced them to cut unnecessary expenses.

   Synonymesrestrictionscarcityshortagestringencytight money

   Antonymesabundanceaffluenceavailabilityeaseplenty

2. Physical sensationB1formalmedical

   An uncomfortable feeling of pressure or constriction in a part of the body.

   Sensation de serrement

   • She felt a tightness in her chest after running up the stairs.
   • The tightness in his shoulders was caused by stress.
   • Yoga helps relieve the tightness in my muscles.

   Synonymescompressionconstrictionpressurestiffnessstricturetautnesstension

   Antonymesloosenessrelaxation

3. CrowdednessB2formal

   The quality of being packed closely together in a space.

   Compacité (dans le sens de densité de population)

   • The tightness of the subway car made the commute uncomfortable.
   • Due to the tightness of the seating, people had to stand.
   • The tightness of the crowd at the concert was overwhelming.

   Synonymesclosenesscompactnesscongestioncrowdingdensity

   Antonymesopennessroominessspaciousness

4. StinginessC1informal

   An extreme unwillingness to spend money or share resources.

   avarice

   • His tightness with money made him unpopular among friends.
   • The tightness of the old miser was legendary in the village.
   • She complained about her boss's tightness regarding salary raises.

   Synonymescheapnesscheeseparingclosenessmeannessmiserlinessniggardlinessparsimonypenuriousnessstinginesstightfistedness

   Antonymesgenerosityliberalityopenhandedness

5. Lack of movementB2formal

   A condition where there is little or no space for movement or motion.

   Manque de mouvement

   • The tightness of the knot made it impossible to untie.
   • The tightness of the lid prevented any leaks.
   • He adjusted the tightness of the screws to secure the shelf.

   Synonymesconstrictionrestrictionrigiditystiffnesstautnesstension

   Antonymesloosenessplayslackness