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Stubbiness

Description:

Stubbiness refers to the quality or state of being short and thick in form or stature. It typically describes something or someone being compact or stocky in appearance.

Senses:

1. Noun (Physical Attribute): The characteristic of being short and thick in form or stature.
2. Noun (Figure of Speech): Used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior or personality as being blunt, short, or lacking refinement.

Usage:

Physical Attribute:

• The stubbiness of the cactus made it more resistant to strong winds in the desert.
• The breed of bulldog is known for its adorable stubbiness.

Figure of Speech:

• His response was characterized by a certain stubbiness, lacking any sense of diplomacy.
• Although her writing lacked elegance, she compensated for it with the stubbiness of her prose.

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