stiffness (Meaning)
stiffness (n)
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
the property of moving with pain or difficulty
firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action
the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)
excessive sternness
Synonyms & Antonyms of stiffness
stiffness Sentence Examples
- The patient's muscles showed increased stiffness, making movement difficult.
- The joints in my hands develop stiffness after being idle for an extended period.
- The car's suspension lacked stiffness, resulting in a bumpy ride.
- The old paint had hardened and lost its flexibility, leaving the canvas with an unwanted stiffness.
- The stiffness of the dough made it difficult to knead properly.
- The chair's cushioning provided inadequate support, leading to stiffness in my lower back.
- The stiffness of the fabric made it unsuitable for making curtains that would drape gracefully.
- The muscles in my legs became stiff from the long hike.
- The stiffness of the material prevented it from being used for delicate embroidery.
- The fabric's stiffness created an uncomfortable sensation against my skin.
FAQs About the word stiffness
the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend, the property of moving with pain or difficulty, firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action, t
coldness, unconcern, deadness,indifference, woodenness, hardness, aloofness, callousness, emptiness, blankness
responsiveness, responsiveness, compassion, empathy, emotion, sensibility, understanding, sympathy, sensibility, understanding
The patient's muscles showed increased stiffness, making movement difficult.
The joints in my hands develop stiffness after being idle for an extended period.
The car's suspension lacked stiffness, resulting in a bumpy ride.
The old paint had hardened and lost its flexibility, leaving the canvas with an unwanted stiffness.
