Stiffness

Synonyms of stiffness

• rigidity
• inflexibility
• tenseness

Antonyms of stiffness

• flexibility
• looseness
• limberness

Collocations of stiffness

muscle stiffness

Frequency: 80 %

After the workout, he experienced muscle stiffness in his legs.

joint stiffness

Frequency: 70 %

The arthritis caused severe joint stiffness in her fingers.

neck stiffness

Frequency: 60 %

Sleeping in an awkward position led to neck stiffness the next morning.

back stiffness

Frequency: 50 %

Poor posture at work resulted in back stiffness for days.

rigid stiffness

Frequency: 40 %

The door handle had a rigid stiffness that made it hard to turn.

Idiomatic Expressions for stiffness

• Phrase: stiff as a board
  Meaning: completely rigid and inflexible
  Usage: After sitting in the same position for hours, my back felt as stiff as a board.