stiff
жёсткий
hard to bend
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stiff with Russian translation
stiff usage examples
The new cardboard box was so stiff that I couldn't bend it.
Новая картонная коробка была настолько жёсткой, что я не мог её согнуть.
She ironed the blouse until the collar looked stiff.
Она выгладила блузку так, что воротник стал жёстким.
stiff synonyms
The paint had dried and become stiff.
The committee had a rigid policy on late submissions.
She is strict with deadlines at work.
He gave a firm answer and refused to change it.
«негибкий; непреклонный» — особенно о характере или правилах
The manager was inflexible about working hours.
«неподатливый, непреклонный» — более эмоционально решительное
Her unyielding stance made compromise difficult.
The surface was hard, not flexible.
скорее «резкий, суровый» (о тоне, климате или наказании)
The judge's sentence was seen as too harsh.
The table is solid and doesn't wobble.
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Questions about this word
What does stiff mean?
hard to bend
How do you pronounce stiff?
stiff is pronounced as /ˈstɪf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is stiff used in a sentence?
The new cardboard box was so stiff that I couldn't bend it. Translation: Новая картонная коробка была настолько жёсткой, что я не мог её согнуть.
Is stiff part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, stiff (жёсткий) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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