Word STIFF: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

stiff

🇺🇸 [stɪf]

Meanings

Not easily bent or moved; rigid. Something that is stiff may also refer to physical discomfort, such as muscle tightness, or to an object that does not bend easily. Stiff can also describe a formal or uncomfortable demeanor.

Examples

• He had a stiff neck after sleeping in an awkward position.
• The paper was too stiff to fold properly.
• Her response was stiff, indicating she was uncomfortable with the topic.

Synonyms

rigid • firm • inflexible

Antonyms

flexible • loose • pliable