Stiff ( adjective , verb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Stiff ( adjective )

1. Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
2. Not relaxed or casual; formal.
3. Difficult to do or deal with; arduous.
4. Unwilling to change one's position or opinion; obstinate.

Origin:

Middle english stif, from old english stēf; akin to old high german stouf stiff.

Examples:

1. His back was stiff from sitting in one position for too long.
2. The collar of his shirt was stiff and starched.
3. He had a stiff upper lip and refused to cry.
4. The competition was stiff, and many people did not make it to the finals.
5. The negotiations were stiff, but they eventually came to an agreement.

(As a verb)

Stiff ( verb )

1. Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
2. Not relaxed or casual; formal.
3. Difficult to do or deal with; arduous.
4. Unwilling to change one's position or opinion; obstinate.

Origin:

Middle english stif, from old english stēf; akin to old high german stouf stiff.

Examples:

1. His back was stiff from sitting in one position for too long.
2. The collar of his shirt was stiff and starched.
3. He had a stiff upper lip and refused to cry.
4. The competition was stiff, and many people did not make it to the finals.
5. The negotiations were stiff, but they eventually came to an agreement.

(As a noun)

Stiff ( noun )

1. Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
2. Not relaxed or casual; formal.
3. Difficult to do or deal with; arduous.
4. Unwilling to change one's position or opinion; obstinate.

Origin:

Middle english stif, from old english stēf; akin to old high german stouf stiff.

Examples:

1. His back was stiff from sitting in one position for too long.
2. The collar of his shirt was stiff and starched.
3. He had a stiff upper lip and refused to cry.
4. The competition was stiff, and many people did not make it to the finals.
5. The negotiations were stiff, but they eventually came to an agreement.