The state of being narrow, tight, or constricted.
Straitnesses can make things difficult or uncomfortable.
Examples:
The straitnesses of the hallway made it hard to walk through.
She felt the straitnesses of the pants as she tried to squeeze into them.
The straitnesses of the jar made it hard to open.
The straitnesses of the parking space made it tricky to park the car.
The straitnesses of the deadline made it hard to finish the project on time.
The straitnesses of the cave entrance made it scary to go inside.