stiffness
/ˈstɪfnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being hard, rigid, and difficult to bend or move.
- After the cold night, the stiffness of the garden hose made it hard to coil.
- The stiffness of the new leather boots caused blisters on her heels.
- The stiffness of the cardboard made it perfect for building a model.
- Pain or difficulty in moving a part of the body, especially after exercise or injury.
- Morning stiffness in her knees often went away after a warm shower.
- He felt stiffness in his shoulders after sleeping in an awkward position.
- The runner stretched carefully to prevent muscle stiffness after the race.
- Formal, unfriendly, or awkward behavior; lack of ease or relaxation.
- His stiffness during the interview made him seem nervous and distant.
- The stiffness of the official's greeting surprised the friendly visitors.
- There was a noticeable stiffness between the two coworkers after their argument.
- The degree to which a material or structure resists bending or deformation.
- The stiffness of the spring determines how much weight it can hold.
- Adding a metal frame increased the stiffness of the wooden shelf.
- Engineers tested the stiffness of the bridge's support beams before opening it to traffic.
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