stiltedness
- noun
- /ˈstɪltɪdnəs/
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artificialidad
- The stiltedness of their conversation made the gathering feel awkward and uncomfortable.
Examples
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Critics noted the stiltedness in the actor's performance during the opening scene.
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Her stiltedness made the conversation awkward.
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The stiltedness of the conversation made it difficult for anyone to relax.
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Her writing lost its stiltedness as she became more confident in her style.
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The stiltedness of his speech was noticeable.
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The stiltedness of his speech made it difficult for the audience to connect with him.
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Everyone noticed the stiltedness in her writing, which felt too formal for the casual topic.
Synonyms
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4.9
An awkward way of moving or speaking that shows nervousness
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9.7
An awkward choice of words or style that makes speech and writing uncomfortable
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9.9
Very fancy or showy language that does not sound honest and is hard to understand
A stiff, awkward way of speaking or acting that does not feel natural
A stiff, awkward way of acting without showing emotion
Formal, stiff language that lacks feeling
Language that tries to sound important but has little meaning
Antonyms
How Natural
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stiltedness comes from the simple word stilt and the ending -ness. A stilt is a long pole people use to walk high above the ground, and walking on stilts looks stiff and awkward, so stiltedness means 'the quality of being stiff, unnatural, or overly formal' in speech or manner.