stiff

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Stiff Definition & Meaning

1. Not easily bent or flexible; rigid.

Example: The new shoes were so stiff that they gave him blisters.

2. Lacking ease or grace of movement; awkward.

Example: He walked with a stiff gait after injuring his knee.

3. Lacking in fluidity or spontaneity; formal or rigid.

Example: The boss was very stiff during the meeting, making everyone uncomfortable.

4. Dead or lifeless.

Example: The stiff body of the deer lay on the side of the road.

5. Excessively high or rigid in price or amount.

Example: The hotel charged a stiff fee for late check-out.

Examples of the word stiff used in sentences.

  • I woke up with a stiff back this morning after sleeping in an uncomfortable position.
  • The bread was so old and stiff that I couldn't even bite into it.
  • The wind was so strong that my umbrella felt stiff and hard to control.
  • The teacher scolded the students for being too stiff and not participating in class discussions.
  • I felt so stiff and nervous during my job interview that I stumbled over my words.
  • The cookies turned out stiff and hard because I left them in the oven too long.
  • The board meeting was so stiff, nobody dared to speak up.
  • The new dress I bought is so stiff, it's uncomfortable to wear.
  • My muscles are stiff after a long workout at the gym.
  • He walked with a stiff gait due to his injury.
  • After sitting at my desk all day, my neck and back feel stiff and sore.
  • The old man walked with a stiff gait, his body weathered from years of hard work.
  • The teacher's strict demeanor and stiff rules made the classroom feel tense and unwelcoming.
  • The new dress I bought is beautiful, but the fabric is so stiff that it's uncomfortable to wear.
  • Despite his attempts to relax, the athlete's muscles remained stiff before the big game.
  • The cocktail was so strong that it left a stiff taste in my mouth for hours.
  • After standing in the cold for hours, my back was stiff and sore.
  • Despite the doctor's recommendation to stretch daily, my stiff joints continue to hinder my mobility.
  • The new law enforcement guidelines have stiff penalties for anyone caught breaking the rules.
  • The dress was so stiff and uncomfortable that I couldn't wait to take it off.
  • The tailor took great care to ensure that the collar on the jacket was stiff, giving it a more formal appearance.
  • Despite being stiff and sore from yesterday's workout, she still managed to run five miles.
  • The board meeting was tense, and the CEO's stiff demeanor did little to ease the tension.
  • The harsh winter weather made the branches on the trees stiff and brittle, causing some to break under the weight of the snow.
  • His refusal to compromise on the deal left the negotiation deadlocked and the atmosphere in the room stiff and uncomfortable.
  • Despite the chilly breeze, the senator maintained a stiff posture throughout her speech.
  • The athlete's legs felt stiff after completing an intense marathon.
  • The company's policy on refunds was so stiff that many customers were deterred from making purchases.
  • After a long day at work, the teacher's neck felt stiff from grading papers for hours.
  • The chef's signature dish was a perfectly cooked steak with a stiff red wine reduction.
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