quiettension
nounUK /ˈkwaɪət ˈtɛnʃən/
US /ˈkwaɪət ˈtɛnʃən/
A quiet tension is a nervous, worried feeling that is kept hidden and not spoken about.
There was a quiet tension in the room as everyone waited for the test results.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A calm but strained atmosphere between people who are not arguing openly.
A quiet tension hung between the two friends after their disagreement.
3. A gentle, steady pull on something, like a soft rope or string.
The hammock swayed with a quiet tension in its ropes.
4. A low level of pressure or stress that is felt but not shown.
She felt a quiet tension in her shoulders before the big speech.