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tenuousness
This term describes a state of fragility or extreme thinness, evoking an image of a thread that is on the verge of snapping. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe abstract concepts, such as a logical link or a diplomatic agreement, where the stability is precarious and easily disrupted.
Because it is an abstract quality, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is measured by degree, often appearing with modifiers like extreme or surprising to emphasize the level of instability.
Meanings
Examples
The tenuousness of the spider web made it almost invisible in the morning light.
I am worried about the tenuousness of our current alliance.
The tenuousness of the evidence was a major point of contention during the trial.
She reflected on the tenuousness of her grip on reality during the fever.
The tenuousness of the connection between the two events suggests they were coincidental.
The tenuousness of the silk thread required a very steady hand to weave.
Their relationship suffered from a certain tenuousness that left both feeling insecure.
The tenuousness of the peace treaty meant that any small spark could start a war.