Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪtnəs/
noun the quality or state of being tight or closely packed
A1 I feel some tightness in my chest when I get nervous.
A2 The tightness of the knot made it difficult to untie.
B1 She experienced tightness in her muscles after the intense workout.
B2 The tightness of the deadline caused stress among the team.
C1 The tightness of regulations in the industry made it hard for new companies to enter the market.
C2 The tightness of security measures at the airport ensured the safety of all passengers.
adjective tight or closely packed
A1 The lid on the jar was too tight for me to open.
A2 She wore a tight dress to the party.
B1 The tightness of the budget forced us to make some difficult decisions.
B2 The tightness of the schedule left little room for error.
C1 The tightness of the security measures made it difficult for unauthorized individuals to access the building.
C2 The tightness of the competition in the industry required us to constantly innovate and improve our products.
formal The tightness of the screws ensured that the structure would remain stable.
informal I can't move my arm because of the tightness of this bandage.
slang I need to loosen my belt, the tightness is killing me.
figurative The tightness of the deadline made everyone work faster.
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