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stiff-necked

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective stiff-necked has 1 sense
  1. stiff-necked - haughtily stubborn; "a stiff-necked old Boston Brahmin"
    Antonym:
    docile (indirect, via stubborn)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Stiff-necked

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

  1. Stubborn or unyielding in attitude or behavior.
  2. Suffering from a stiff neck.
  3. Having a rigid or inflexible neck.

Usage:

  1. He is known for being a stiff-necked individual who refuses to listen to others' opinions.
  2. After sleeping in an uncomfortable position, she woke up with a stiff-necked pain.
  3. The stiff-necked posture of the ancient statue conveyed a sense of authority and power.

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