tightnesses
States of constriction
Tightnesses is the plural of tightness, referring to multiple instances or types of the quality of being tight.
This might describe various degrees of constriction, tension, or firmness across different contexts: The tightnesses in her shoulders and neck suggested chronic stress.
The word appears rarely, since tightness usually functions as an uncountable noun, but it serves when distinguishing separate sensations or measurements of tension.
Narrowed points limiting passage
- compressionsActs of pressing together
- snugnessComfortable tightness or warmth
- tensionsStates of strained relations
- squeezesApplies compressing force
bindings · restrictions · clenches · grips · pressures · fits · closeness · firmness
States of strained relations
- anxietiesPersistent mental unease
- constrictionsNarrowed points limiting passage
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
nervousness · apprehensions · guardedness · reservedness · closedness · wariness · defensiveness · inhibitions
Limitations on action
- constraintsLimits on action
- austeritiesSevere self-imposed restrictions
- scarcitiesStates of insufficient supply
- shortagesInsufficient quantities available
budgets · limitations · squeezes · crunches · deficits · frugalities · parsimony · stringencies
Insufficient space condition
- narrownessConfined width quality
- confinementsStates of being restricted
- closenessState of proximity
- compactnessState of being compressed
restrictions · confines · enclosures · limitations · claustrophobia · congestion · overcrowding · snugness
States of strained relations
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- stiffnessesQualities of being inflexible
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
contractions · soreness · aches · rigidity · inflexibility · strains · charley horses · cricks
Aquatic whiskered mammals
- closuresActs of sealing shut
- locksSecurity fastening devices
- fasteningsDevices that secure together
- hermeticsOccult philosophical tradition
secureness · airtightness · watertightness · enclosures · containments · barriers · protections · safeguards
constrictions
Narrowed points limiting passage
- compressionsActs of pressing together
- snugnessComfortable tightness or warmth
- tensionsStates of strained relations
squeezes · bindings · restrictions · clenches · grips · pressures · fits · closeness · firmness · narrowness
tensions
States of strained relations
- anxietiesPersistent mental unease
- constrictionsNarrowed points limiting passage
- uneaseMild persistent worry
stress · nervousness · apprehensions · guardedness · reservedness · closedness · wariness · defensiveness · inhibitions · restraints
restrictions
Limitations on action
- constraintsLimits on action
- austeritiesSevere self-imposed restrictions
- scarcitiesStates of insufficient supply
shortages · budgets · limitations · squeezes · crunches · deficits · frugalities · parsimony · stringencies · economies
crampedness
Insufficient space condition
- narrownessConfined width quality
- confinementsStates of being restricted
- closenessState of proximity
compactness · restrictions · confines · enclosures · limitations · claustrophobia · congestion · overcrowding · snugness · quarters
tensions
States of strained relations
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- stiffnessesQualities of being inflexible
- knotsSecured loops in rope
spasms · contractions · soreness · aches · rigidity · inflexibility · strains · charley horses · cricks · pulls
seals
Aquatic whiskered mammals
- closuresActs of sealing shut
- locksSecurity fastening devices
- fasteningsDevices that secure together
hermetics · secureness · airtightness · watertightness · enclosures · containments · barriers · protections · safeguards
tightnessesloosenesses
States of slack
looseness · slackness · bagginess · floppiness · relaxations
tightnessesloosenesses
States of slack
roominess · spaciousness · bagginess · openness · freedom
tightnessesloosenesses
States of slack
abundances · plenty · generosity · liberality · lenience
- chest tightnessPressure in torso cavity
- muscle tightnessInflexibility in soft tissue
- throat tightnessSensation of narrowed airway