stiffness
noun/ˈstɪfnəs/
Frequency rank: #10,662 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being difficult to bend or move; rigidity or tension in muscles or joints.
Example sentence
After sitting at his desk for hours, he felt stiffness in his neck and shoulders.
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