Stiffness: meaning, definitions and examples

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stiffness

 

[ หˆstษชfnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rigidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steifigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekakuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztywnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กฌ็›ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raideur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rigidez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู„ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tuhost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tuhosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒต็กฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ togost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญfleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rtlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rigidez

Etymology

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.

See also: stiff, stiffen, stiffer, stiffly.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,677 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.