Definition Synonyms
Definition of stiffness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
muscle sorenessmuscle pain after exercise or exertion
- She felt stiffness in her legs after the long run.
2.
rigiditythe quality of being rigid and not bending
- The stiffness of the metal made it hard to shape.
3.
ineleganceRare lack of relaxedness or ease in movementRare
- His stiffness on the dance floor was noticeable.
4.
aloofnessRare formal or unfriendly behaviorRare
- His stiffness during the meeting was noticeable.
Origin of stiffness
English, stiff (rigid) + ness (state of)
Terms with stiffness included in their meaning
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softness
most lacking in stiffness or firmness
soft flexible
soft and flexible, lacking stiffness
body movement
walk or otherwise use your lower limbs to ease stiffness
relaxation
loosen tightness or stiffness
social
inelegance due to stiffness or embarrassment
muscles
relieved of stiffness by stretching
medical
muscle stiffness after strenuous exercise
neck pain
painful stiffness in the neck muscles
stiffly
with physical stiffness or inflexibility
physical stiffness
become unable to move or function smoothly
medical
hands affected by arthritis causing pain and stiffness
post-workout ache
muscle pain, stiffness, or tenderness after exercise
physical state
hanging down without stiffness
medical
medical disorder causing shoulder stiffness and pain
hookes law
stiffness parameter of a spring, equal to applied push divided by stretch
joint pain
inflammation of joints causing pain and stiffness
medical
chronic joint disease causing cartilage loss, pain, and stiffness
softness
state of lacking firmness or stiffness
injury
muscle injury causing pain and stiffness
textile
product that adds stiffness to fabric
medical
person who has involuntary muscle stiffness from brain injury
bone care
degenerative condition of the spine, often causing vertebrae stiffness
medical
shoulder disorder causing stiffness and pain
medical
stiffness or immobility of a joint due to fusion of bones
Examples of stiffness in a sentence
Stiffness in her back made it hard to move. The stiffness in his joints was due to arthritis. The stiffness of the cardboard made it ideal for crafting. Her stiffness was evident during the interview. The stiffness in his posture suggested nervousness. Her stiffness made social interactions difficult.
The stiffness in his tone was evident.
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- French:courbature, rigidité, ...
- German:Muskelkater, Steifheit, ...
- Italian:rigidità, impaccio, ...
- Spanish:rigidez, dureza, ...
- Portuguese:rigidez, inflexibilidade, ...
- Chinese:酸痛, 刚性, ...
- Japanese:筋肉痛, 硬さ, ...
- Arabic:تَصَلُّب, صلابة, ...
- Hebrew:נוּקְשׁוּת שְׁרִירִים, קְשִׁיחוּת, ...
- Russian:боль, жесткость, ...
- Ukrainian:скутість, жорсткість, ...
- Hindi:जकड़न, कठोरता, ...
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