stiffness

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A noun referring to the quality or state of being rigid, inflexible, or difficult to bend, move, or change.

غير معدود

1. Physical inflexibilityB2formal

   The physical property of being rigid and resistant to bending.

   الصلابة

   • The stiffness of the metal rod made it difficult to shape.
   • Engineers tested the stiffness of the bridge's support beams.
   • The cardboard lost its stiffness after getting wet.

   المرادفاتfirmnesshardnessinelasticityinflexibilityrigidityrigidnesstensenesstightness

   الأضدادflexibilitylimpnesspliabilitysuppleness

2. Painful movementB1formalmedical

   The condition of moving with pain or difficulty, often in muscles or joints.

   تيبس

   • He felt stiffness in his neck after sleeping awkwardly.
   • Morning stiffness is a common symptom of arthritis.
   • Stretching exercises can help reduce muscle stiffness.

   المرادفاتachingsorenesstendernesstightness

   الأضدادflexibilitysuppleness

3. Firmness of purposeC1formal

   Firm resoluteness in purpose, opinion, or action.

   ثبات العزم

   • Her stiffness in negotiations surprised her opponents.
   • The general's stiffness of command left no room for doubt.
   • His moral stiffness made him unpopular among the flexible politicians.

   المرادفاتdeterminationfirmnessinflexibilityobduracyresolutenesssteadfastnesstenacity

   الأضدادflexibilityindecisionirresolutionpliabilityweakness

4. Social awkwardnessC1informal

   The inelegance of someone who is stiff and unrelaxed, often due to embarrassment.

   التكلّف في التعامل الاجتماعي

   • His stiffness at the party made everyone feel awkward.
   • She tried to hide her stiffness during the formal dinner.
   • The stiffness of his posture revealed his nervousness.

   المرادفاتawkwardnessgaucherieself-consciousnessuncomfortablenessuneasewoodenness

   الأضدادconfidenceeasegracenaturalnesspoise

5. Excessive sternnessC1formal

   Excessive harshness or severity in manner or attitude.

   الصرامة المفرطة

   • The teacher's stiffness discouraged students from asking questions.
   • His stiffness in enforcing rules created a tense atmosphere.
   • The manager's stiffness was mistaken for lack of empathy.

   المرادفاتausterityharshnessrigidityrigorseveritysternnessstrictness

   الأضدادflexibilitygentlenesskindnessleniencymildness