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tightness

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtaɪtnəs// UK //tˈaɪtnəs// tight·ness

n. a feeling of being very full, stiff, or difficult to move. You might feel this in your muscles after exercising or in your throat when you are nervous.

n. a state of being constricted, restricted, or difficult to move; a sensation of pressure or stiffness. Often used to describe physical sensations or the lack of space in a container.


SIMPLE

I felt a sudden tightness in my chest.

CONTEXTUAL

The tightness in the muscles made it difficult for the athlete to finish the race.

COMPLEX

The sudden tightness in the atmosphere suggested that the negotiations were reaching a breaking point, with neither side willing to compromise on their core demands.

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Origin

From tight + -ness.

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