tenseness

Noun tenseness has 2 senses

• tenseness(n = noun.state) tautness, tension, tensity - the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"
is a kind of condition, status
has particulars: tone, tonicity, tonus
Derived form adjective tense₃

• tenseness(n = noun.state) stress, tension - (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"
is a kind of mental strain, nervous strain, strain
has particulars: yips, breaking point
Derived form adjective tense₁