stiffness

Definitions

The quality or state of being difficult to bend or move.

A lack of ease or naturalness in manner or style.

The physical property of a material to resist deformation under an applied force.

Examples

After sitting at my desk for hours, I felt a noticeable stiffness in my lower back.

The stiffness of the new leather boots made them uncomfortable to wear until they were properly broken in.

Synonyms

rigidity inflexibility firmness tenseness starchy manner formality

Antonyms

flexibility suppleness pliancy limberness looseness informality