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Definition of stiffnecked

stiffnecked

/ˈstɪfˌnɛkt/
(UK: stiff-necked)
stiff · necked
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stiffnecked Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Stubborn, haughty, or obstinately unyielding in attitude or behavior.

Example

"The council remained stiffnecked in its refusal to compromise on the zoning regulations."

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• Nearby Words

stiffener
stiffening
stiffly
stiffnecked
stiffness
stifle
stifler

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 16th century by William Tyndale in his English translation of the Bible, rendering a Hebrew idiom that compares stubborn people to draft oxen that refuse to lower their necks to accept a yoke.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stiffnecked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stiffnecked
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