tenseness

n 1: the physical condition of being stretched or strained; "it

places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel

the tenseness of her body"; "the violinist adjusted the

tension of the strings" [syn: {tension}, {tensity}, {tautness}]

2: a state mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered

from fatigue and emotional tension" [syn: {tension}, {stress}]