Flightiness
Flightiness noun - A state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements.
Usage example: his flightiness before the bar exam was so bad that he nearly made himself sick
Tenseness and flightiness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tenseness" instead a noun "Flightiness".
Tenseness
Tenseness noun - The physical condition of being stretched or strained.
Flightiness and tenseness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flightiness" instead a noun "Tenseness".
Mutual synonyms
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Tenseness and Flightiness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flightiness/tenseness
Flightiness & Tenseness. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/flightiness/tenseness>.
Tenseness or Flightiness. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/flightiness/tenseness.
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