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stiff-backed

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective stiff-backed has 1 sense
  1. stiff-backed - having a stiff back; "the guards stood stiff-backed and unsmiling"
    Antonym:
    backless (indirect, via backed)

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Term: stiff-backed

Description:

Stiff-backed is an adjective that is used to describe someone or something that has a rigid or inflexible posture or manner. It can refer to a physical condition or someone who is uptight or formal in their behavior.

Examples:

1. Physical Condition:

- After hours of sitting at their desk, John felt stiff-backed and needed to stretch.

- The doctor diagnosed her with a stiff-backed due to poor posture.

2. Uptight or Formal Behavior:

- The host of the party appeared extremely stiff-backed and didn't engage in any lighthearted conversations.

- The new manager was known for his stiff-backed approach to employee interactions.

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