tightness
noun/ˈtaɪtnəs/
/ˈtaɪtnəs/
[uncountable]- a painful or uncomfortable feeling in a part of the body because of illness or emotion synonym constriction (1)
- Symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness and breathing problems.
- the fact of being held or fixed in position securely; the fact of being difficult to move, open or separate synonym firmness (4)
- the tightness of her grip
- the fact of clothes fitting closely to your body and sometimes being uncomfortable
- The tightness or looseness of clothing can make a difference.
- the fact of rules or controls being very strict and hard to resist, avoid, etc.
- the tightness of gun controls
- the state of being stretched or pulled so that it cannot stretch much further
- He checked the ropes for tightness.
- the fact of something being difficult to manage with because there is not enough money, time, etc.
- the tightness of her schedule
- labour market tightness (= not having enough workers)
- There will be a continuation of fiscal austerity, monetary tightness and realistic exchange rates.
- the fact that the runners, teams, etc. in a race or contest seem to be equally good
- the tightness of the presidential race
- the fact of looking or sounding anxious, upset or angry
- the tightness of her smile
- the fact of having a close relationship with somebody else or with other people
- the tightness of the community
- the fact of curving suddenly rather than gradually
- the tightness of the bend
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