Historical Resistance Movements

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'stiff necked' is describing someone who is stubborn or inflexible in their beliefs or attitudes.

  • The stiff-necked attitude of the board members made it difficult to reach a consensus.
  • She's so stiff-necked, she never listens to anyone else's opinion.
  • Don't be so stiff-necked about it, just go with the flow.
  • His stiff-necked refusal to apologize only made the situation worse.

adjective having no effect or success; futile

  • Despite their best efforts, the negotiations proved unavailing.
  • I tried to fix the leak myself, but it was unavailing.
  • I kept swiping right on the dating app, but it was unavailing.
  • Her attempts to mend their broken relationship were unavailing as he had already moved on.