tautness
/ˈtɔtnəs/
noun
- The state or quality of being tight, stretched, or tense.
- The tautness of the drum skin affected the sound.
- The tautness in her shoulders showed she was stressed.
- He checked the tautness of the tent ropes before the storm.
- The quality of being concise, controlled, or disciplined (figurative).
- His writing style is known for its tautness and clarity.
- The tautness of the screenplay kept the audience engaged.
- The coach demanded tautness in every play.