stiff
Meaning
The word "stiff" describes something that is rigid and difficult to bend or move, often used to refer to physical objects or to express a lack of flexibility in behavior or attitude.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "stiff" with "stuffy," which refers to a lack of fresh air or being overly formal.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
This
morning
I
woke
with
a
stiff
neck
after
sleeping
in
an
unusual
position
.
I
made
a
cup
of
coffee
and
sat
on
the
balcony
to
gently
stretch
and
warm
my
muscles
.
Although
the
air
was
cool
,
the
sun
made
the
street
look
calm
and
inviting
,
so
I
decided
to
take
a
short
walk
.
Walking
slowly
helped
my
neck
become
less
tense
,
and
I
felt
more
ready
to
start
the
day
.
By
the
time
I
returned
home
,
I
could
move
my
head
more
easily
and
planned
to
do
a
few
exercises
later
.
Common Phrases
stiff competition
stiff resistance
stiff upper lip
Synonyms
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