stiffness

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, steif, unelastisch oder schwer zu biegen, zu bewegen oder zu verändern zu sein.

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

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1. Physical inflexibilityB2formal

   The physical property of being rigid and resistant to bending.

   Steifheit

   • 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.

   Synonymefirmnesshardnessinelasticityinflexibilityrigidityrigidnesstensenesstightness

   Antonymeflexibilitylimpnesspliabilitysuppleness

2. Painful movementB1formalmedical

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

   Steifheit

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

   Synonymeachingsorenesstendernesstightness

   Antonymeflexibilitysuppleness

3. Firmness of purposeC1formal

   Firm resoluteness in purpose, opinion, or action.

   Festigkeit des Willens

   • 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.

   Synonymedeterminationfirmnessinflexibilityobduracyresolutenesssteadfastnesstenacity

   Antonymeflexibilityindecisionirresolutionpliabilityweakness

4. Social awkwardnessC1informal

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

   Steifheit

   • 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.

   Synonymeawkwardnessgaucherieself-consciousnessuncomfortablenessuneasewoodenness

   Antonymeconfidenceeasegracenaturalnesspoise

5. Excessive sternnessC1formal

   Excessive harshness or severity in manner or attitude.

   Übertriebene Strenge

   • 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.

   Synonymeausterityharshnessrigidityrigorseveritysternnessstrictness

   Antonymeflexibilitygentlenesskindnessleniencymildness