tenseness
IPA: tˈɛnsnʌs
noun
- The characteristic of being tense.
- (phonetics) A particular vowel or consonant quality that is phonemically contrastive in many languages, including English.
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Examples of "tenseness" in Sentences
- The tenseness in the room was palpable as they waited for the final exam to begin
- His jaw clenched with tenseness as he tried to control his anger
- There was a sense of tenseness in the air as they approached the finish line of the race
- The tenseness in her voice betrayed her nervousness during the job interview
- The tenseness in his muscles eased as he finally let go of the stress from the long day
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