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stiff in Italian

stiff in Italian is rigido, inflessibile, duro — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.

stiff in Italian

rigido
adj
inflessibile
adj
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
rigido
adj
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
duro
adj
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
severo
adj
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.

What does "stiff" mean?

  1. adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
    "The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet."
  2. adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
    "The two strangers made stiff conversation while they waited for the lift."
  3. adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
    "The home team faced stiff competition in the final round of the tournament."
  4. verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
    "Some of the diners stiffed the driver and walked off without leaving a tip."
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stiff in a sentence

  • The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet.
  • The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
  • The two strangers made stiff conversation while they waited for the lift.
  • She felt stiff and uneasy at the formal dinner, unsure which fork to use.

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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 new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet." 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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