Pronunciation: /ˈluːsnəs/
noun the quality or state of being loose
A1 I prefer the looseness of my old jeans over the tightness of my new ones.
A2 The looseness of the screws caused the table to wobble.
B1 The looseness of the rules allowed for more creativity in the project.
B2 The looseness of the company's policies led to confusion among employees.
C1 The looseness of the government's regulations resulted in environmental degradation.
C2 The looseness of the fabric gave the dress a flowing and elegant look.
adjective not tight or firmly fixed in place
A1 She preferred the looseness of the oversized sweater.
A2 The looseness of the regulations allowed for more flexibility in the project.
B1 The looseness of the knot made it easy to untie.
B2 The looseness of the schedule allowed for unexpected delays.
C1 The looseness of the dress made it comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
C2 The looseness of the restrictions made it easier to innovate and experiment.
formal The looseness of the regulations led to widespread criticism from industry experts.
informal I can't stand the looseness of these pants, they keep falling down!
slang I love the looseness of this party, everyone is so chill.
figurative The looseness of his grip on reality was evident in his wild conspiracy theories.
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