[adj] Stiff meaning (formal, unrelaxed) with 5 examples

[adj] Stiff (2)
/stɪf/
(formal, unrelaxed)
Someone who behaves in a rigid, uncomfortable, or overly formal way.

Example sentences:

He seemed stiff during the interview, barely smiling.
The dinner party had a stiff atmosphere with little conversation.
She always acts stiff around her boss, afraid to make a mistake.
His stiff posture made him look nervous in front of the audience.
They had a stiff conversation, with no laughter or ease.

Common usage tip(s):

"Stiff" is often used to describe someone feeling awkward or formal in a situation.