Synonyms of stiffness

stiffness

noun

as in indifference

Related Words

• indifference
• woodenness
• unconcern
• deadness
• hardness
• aloofness
• coldness
• detachment
• blankness
• numbness
• vacancy
• insensitivity
• callosity
• callousness
• coolness
• heartlessness
• imperturbability
• obduracy
• emptiness
• bloodlessness
• impassiveness
• impassivity
• phlegm
• halfheartedness
• apathy
• insensibility
• emotionlessness
• hard-heartedness
• affectlessness

Dissimilar Words

• feeling
• emotion
• sensitivity
• sensibility
• sympathy
• responsiveness
• empathy
• compassion
• pity
• understanding
• tenderness
• warmth
• receptivity
• solicitude
• receptiveness
• hysteria
• melodrama
• hysterics
• vehemence
• histrionics
• hand-wringing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stiffness

There were times when Sale would wake up in the morning and not be able to fully turn his head to one side or the other because of neck stiffness. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Stiff-person syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that can cause muscle stiffness and spasms and is thought to be an autoimmune condition, according to the National Institutes of Health. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Mechanical properties such as hardness and stiffness can help researchers understand how the protective layers respond to stresses and whether changes could affect fuel performance. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Outfielder Josh Lowe was not in the Angels’ lineup on Friday after being scratched Wednesday with neck stiffness. — Alex Stumpf, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2026

Incorporating silk into denim significantly reduces the stiffness typically associated with rigid constructions—qualities that mills have long pursued through loose weaves, lyocell blends, enzyme washing and more. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Signs of infection include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss and paralysis. — Esther Launstein, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026

While passengers often remain seated for hours at a time, crew spend the majority of the flight on their feet, which decreases their chances of stiffness. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Rookie third-round pick Jakobe Thomas hasn’t practiced extensively in recent weeks with back stiffness. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026