Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being tight, or a feeling of being confined or restricted.

“The tightness in her chest made it hard to breathe.”

2. noun

A sense of being tightly wound or tense.

“The tightness of the deadline was starting to get to him.”

3. noun

A condition of being over-tightened or excessively constricted.

“The tightness in the engine’s belt caused it to break.”

4. noun

A feeling of being anxious or apprehensive.

“The tightness in his stomach made him feel nervous.”

5. noun

A state of being difficult to accomplish or achieve.

“The tightness of the market made it hard to find a job.”