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Noun stubbiness has 1 sense
- squatness, stubbiness - the property of being short and broad
--1 is a kind of lowness
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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:
- Noun (Physical Attribute): The characteristic of being short and thick in form or stature.
- 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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