Stiffness: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
stiffness
[ หstษชfnษs ]
physical condition
The state or quality of being stiff; rigidness or inflexibility.
Synonyms
inflexibility, rigidity, rigidness
Examples of usage
- He woke up with stiffness in his neck after sleeping in an awkward position.
- The stiffness in her joints made it difficult for her to bend down.
behavior
Lack of ease or friendliness in manner or expression.
Synonyms
awkwardness, formality, reserve
Examples of usage
- His stiffness in social situations made it hard for him to make new friends.
- The stiffness in her tone indicated she was not open to discussion.
Translations
Translations of the word "stiffness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rigidez
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเค เฅเคฐเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Steifigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kekakuan
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะพัััะบัััั
๐ต๐ฑ sztywnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็กฌ็ด
๐ซ๐ท raideur
๐ช๐ธ rigidez
๐น๐ท sertlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ tuhost
๐ธ๐ฐ tuhosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅต็กฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ togost
๐ฎ๐ธ stรญfleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแขแแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษrtlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ rigidez
Word origin
The word 'stiffness' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'stifnes'. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the physical condition of being stiff or rigid. Over time, its usage expanded to include behavioral aspects, referring to a lack of ease or friendliness. The word has retained its core meaning of rigidity while also encompassing social behavior.