Synonyms for tenseness

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stress · tension · tautness · tensity

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The characteristic of being tense.

Forms

Plural

tensenesses → tensions, stresses, tautnesses, tensities…

Example sentences

• stress William taught Sandra to scream to relieve stress.
• tension There was a lot of tension between Layla and Sami.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

stress¹

7 letters

tension², tensity

8 letters

tautness

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (tension² = 2 syllables).