Noun has 2 senses

• tenseness(n = noun.state) tautness, tension, tensity - the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"; "it places great tension on the leg muscles"


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"



Derived form adjective tense₁