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    Synonyms and Definitions

    Use "tenseness" in a sentence

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    tenseness


    1. The main requirements are that we should sit erect, with the spine in a straight line; that we should sit relaxed (without slumping) so that there is no tenseness anywhere in the body, and that we should drop the chin somewhat, so as to release any tension in the back of the neck


    2. She put her right hand on the back of his leg and felt the tenseness in


    3. Nerissa already knew, of course, given the household’s tenseness


    4. She watched him as he walked out, tenseness in his body


    5. As the moments passed, tenseness increased, the knots in all of their guts tightening and twitching


    6. She closed her eyes, and in spite of the situation, his fingers slowly siphoned the tenseness from her back


    7. Lyra laid her hand on Troy’s arm, feeling the tenseness in his muscles


    8. His stomach reflected that sickening tenseness that manifests itself as a critical moment moves irrevocably closer


    9. some humor in the tenseness of the situation


    10. tenseness of the situation, in spite of his training in self-

    11. The cautious excitement written on her face balanced by the tenseness of her body bespoke her realization that she was where all her teachings and sense of a woman’s place told her that she ought not to be


    12. tenseness of her body bespoke her realization that she was where all her teachings and sense


    13. Trask detected an un-natural tenseness in her attitude


    14. There are mental conditions which correspond with tenseness and relaxation


    15. was also due to his tenseness


    16. The incredible tenseness of the situation gave me another


    17. The light, warm breeze working in close conjunction with the heavy fog that blocked out much of the sun successfully cast a somber and sepulchral tone over the lovely grounds and increased the tenseness of the environment


    18. The tenseness and closeness of the air was the result of one evil that permeated this lush suite—Death


    19. Despite the tenseness of the situation, he was overcome by exhaustion and tried to fight the drowsiness that besieged his eyelids


    20. I stiffened, sensing the watchful tenseness that flickered over her thoughts, layered with a cold pleasure, almost like she was silently scheming

    21. His walk appeared relaxed but spoke of a watchful tenseness


    22. She looked at him questioningly, noting the tenseness of his body in response to some unseen danger in the darkness


    23. What mysteries would this new land and people hold for us to discover? I felt an inward tenseness that I couldn’t shake off at the prospect of what lay ahead


    24. Carefully I scanned around the faces of those in the cargo hold to see if they had noticed Talaric’s impassioned tenseness


    25. With profound tenseness, Abanir hid his wings, flapping it down to the limit


    26. There was a tenseness about her, a glow in her eyes that he had Automatically he closed the door behind him and took her hand


    27. In spite of the distance, she could hear the hubbub of voices, questioning, calling, feel the feverpitch tenseness of the men


    28. She could only stare over the banisters at him and watch his face change from harsh tenseness to a half- contemptuous, half-ingratiating smile


    29. As she came abreast the crowd something of their tenseness reached her, insensitive though she was, and made fear clutch at her heart


    30. there was a tenseness about his pose, as he waited for her next words, that was lost on

    31. Ah, it was good to be in his arms, without passion, without tenseness, to be there as a loved friend


    32. We were sitting on Treebeard's shoulders, and I could feel the quivering tenseness in him


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    Synonyms for "tenseness"

    stress tenseness tension tautness tensity

    "tenseness" definitions

    the physical condition of being stretched or strained


    (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense