woodenness

Definition of woodennessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodenness
Noun
  • Consistent practice may help reduce stiffness, improve mobility, and make daily movement feel easier over time.
    RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 30 June 2026
  • The addition of the structure also increased the stiffness of the chassis.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Hamilton students were, in their basic indifference, not unlike the typical Gators of my own undergraduate years, trying to cruise through the graduation requirements by whatever means necessary.
    Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • The world of Pride and Prejudice expects women to accommodate male pride as a social fact, to smooth over awkwardness, to accept that status and wealth compensate for coldness or indifference.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The book’s occasional oases of self-examination are surrounded by dusty expanses of omission and unconcern.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger.
    Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • What the rise of 'chalance' says about dating People have equated aloofness with coolness since long before the internet came around.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • My fear manifested as aloofness.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
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“Woodenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodenness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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