stiffness

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или состояние жёсткости, негибкости или трудности сгибания, движения или изменения.esSustantivo que designa la cualidad o estado de ser rígido, inflexible o difícil de doblar, mover o cambiar.frNom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est rigide, peu flexible ou difficile à plier, à bouger ou à modifier.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand bezeichnet, steif, unelastisch oder schwer zu biegen, zu bewegen oder zu verändern zu sein.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade ou o estado de ser rígido, inflexível ou difícil de dobrar, mover ou mudar; também pode indicar falta de flexibilidade ou de naturalidade em comportamentos, atitudes ou movimentos.zh名词，指坚硬、不易弯曲或变形的性质或状态，也指僵硬、不灵活、活动或改变困难。arاسم يدل على صفة أو حالة الصلابة أو عدم المرونة أو صعوبة الانثناء أو الحركة أو التغير.

1. Physical inflexibility B2 formal

   The physical property of being rigid and resistant to bending.

   • 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.

   ruЖёсткостьesrigidez físicafrRaideur physiquedeSteifheitptRigidezzh刚度arالصلابة

   同义词: firmnesshardnessinelasticityinflexibilityrigidityrigidnesstensenesstightness

   反义词: flexibilitylimpnesspliabilitysuppleness

2. Painful movement B1 formal medical

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

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

   ruСкованностьesRigidez dolorosafrRaideur douloureusedeSteifheitptRigidezzh僵硬arتيبس

   同义词: achingsorenesstendernesstightness

   反义词: flexibilitysuppleness

3. Firmness of purpose C1 formal

   Firm resoluteness in purpose, opinion, or action.

   • 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.

   ruТвёрдость намеренийesFirmeza de propósitofrFermeté de caractèredeFestigkeit des WillensptFirmeza de propósitozh坚定arثبات العزم

   同义词: determinationfirmnessinflexibilityobduracyresolutenesssteadfastnesstenacity

   反义词: flexibilityindecisionirresolutionpliabilityweakness

4. Social awkwardness C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкованностьesFrialdad socialfrgêne due à la raideurdeSteifheitptRigidez socialzh拘谨arالتكلّف في التعامل الاجتماعي

   同义词: awkwardnessgaucherieself-consciousnessuncomfortablenessuneasewoodenness

   反义词: confidenceeasegracenaturalnesspoise

5. Excessive sternness C1 formal

   Excessive harshness or severity in manner or attitude.

   • 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.

   ruЧрезмерная строгостьesSeveridad excesivafrSévérité excessive, rigidité de comportementdeÜbertriebene StrengeptRigor excessivozh过分严厉arالصرامة المفرطة

   同义词: austerityharshnessrigidityrigorseveritysternnessstrictness

   反义词: flexibilitygentlenesskindnessleniencymildness

• stiffnesses plural form
• stiffnesses' possessive plural form
• stiffness's possessive singular form