noun
tightness
noun
1
The quality or state of being tight; firmness or a lack of looseness.
"He felt a tightness in his chest before the race."
"The tightness of the deadline left no room for error."
How to Use Tightness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow tight, firm, or restricted something feels or is.
Common pairings
tightness in the chest
tightness of a schedule
Word Forms
tightnesses plural
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Etymology
From "tight" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."