tightness
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/ˈtaɪtnəs/
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/ˈtaɪtnəs/
noun
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a feeling of discomfort or pain in a body part due to illness or strong emotions
After the workout, she felt tightness in her muscles.
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how firmly something is held or secured in place
The screw needed to be tightened to reduce the tightness.
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how closely clothes fit on the body, sometimes causing discomfort
The dress was too tight, causing her discomfort.
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strict rules or controls that are hard to avoid or resist
The school has strict rules, which creates a tightness in the learning environment.
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the state of being stretched or pulled to its limit
The tightness of the rope indicated it was ready to break.
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a situation where there is not enough of something, like money or time
The company faced financial tightness after a series of poor investments.
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a close or competitive situation in a race or contest
The election was marked by the tightness of the voting results.
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a look or sound that shows worry, unhappiness, or anger
Her voice had a tightness to it, indicating her stress.
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a close relationship or connection between people
The tightness of their friendship was evident in their interactions.
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a sudden and sharp curve or bend
The driver had to slow down because of the tightness of the corner.
translation
a feeling of discomfort or pain in a body part due to illness or strong emotions; how firmly something is held or secured in place; how closely clothes fit on the body, sometimes causing discomfort; strict rules or controls that are hard to avoid or resist; the state of being stretched or pulled to its limit; a situation where there is not enough of something, like money or time; a close or competitive situation in a race or contest; a look or sound that shows worry, unhappiness, or anger; a close relationship or connection between people; a sudden and sharp curve or bend
Word Forms
Plural
tightnesses