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tension vs tenseness

tenseness vs tension

tension and tenseness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tension Yes No No No
tenseness Yes No No No
As nouns, tension and tenseness are synonyms defined as:
  • tension and tenseness: the physical condition of being stretched or strained
Other synonyms of tension include tautness, tensity.
As nouns, tension and tenseness are synonyms defined as:
  • tension and tenseness: (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Other synonyms of tension include stress.
tension (noun) tenseness (noun)
the action of stretching something tight the physical condition of being stretched or strained
(physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
feelings of hostility that are not manifest
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
Difference between tension and tenseness

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