stiffness

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние жёсткости, негибкости или трудности сгибания, движения или изменения.

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

uncountable

1. Physical inflexibilityB2formal

   The physical property of being rigid and resistant to bending.

   Жёсткость

   • 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.

   Synonymsfirmnesshardnessinelasticityinflexibilityrigidityrigidnesstensenesstightness

   Antonymsflexibilitylimpnesspliabilitysuppleness

2. Painful movementB1formalmedical

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

   Скованность

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

   Synonymsachingsorenesstendernesstightness

   Antonymsflexibilitysuppleness

3. Firmness of purposeC1formal

   Firm resoluteness in purpose, opinion, or action.

   Твёрдость намерений

   • 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.

   Synonymsdeterminationfirmnessinflexibilityobduracyresolutenesssteadfastnesstenacity

   Antonymsflexibilityindecisionirresolutionpliabilityweakness

4. Social awkwardnessC1informal

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

   Скованность

   • 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.

   Synonymsawkwardnessgaucherieself-consciousnessuncomfortablenessuneasewoodenness

   Antonymsconfidenceeasegracenaturalnesspoise

5. Excessive sternnessC1formal

   Excessive harshness or severity in manner or attitude.

   Чрезмерная строгость

   • 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.

   Synonymsausterityharshnessrigidityrigorseveritysternnessstrictness

   Antonymsflexibilitygentlenesskindnessleniencymildness