tenseness

nouns

the physical condition of being stretched or strained

"it places great tension on the leg muscles"; "he could feel the tenseness of her body"

tautness, tenseness, tension, tensity

is derived from

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

"he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor"

stress, tenseness, tension

is derived from