The quality or state of being loose, not tight or firmly fixed. The looseness of the screws caused the shelf to collapse.
A lack of strictness or precision; laxity. The looseness in the rules allowed for a lot of creative freedom.
A relaxed or informal manner or style. The looseness of his speech made the audience feel at ease.
The state of being free from constraint or restraint. The looseness of the dress made it comfortable to wear all day.
(chiefly archaic or medical) Diarrhea; an abnormal looseness of the bowels. The patient complained of looseness after eating contaminated food.