stiff in Italian
stiff in Italian is rigido, inflessibile, duro — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.
stiff in Italian
rigido
inflessibile
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
rigido
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
duro
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
severo
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
What does "stiff" mean?
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adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
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adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
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adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The court handed down a stiff sentence."
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verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
"The customer stiffed the waiter and left without paying."
stiff in a sentence
- The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
- My neck feels stiff after sleeping awkwardly.
- He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else.
- The court handed down a stiff sentence.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "stiff" in Italian?
"stiff" in Italian is rigido, inflessibile, duro. stiff means: Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?
Example: "The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly." In Italian, "stiff" is rigido, inflessibile, duro.
Are there other ways to say "stiff" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "stiff": rigido, inflessibile, duro, severo.
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