seem stiff

Examples (10)

• Their punishment seemed rather stiff for such a minor offense.
• His manner seemed rather stiff and impersonal during the interview.
• The new teacher seemed a bit stiff at first, but she soon relaxed.
• The dialogue in the play seemed stiff and unnatural to the audience.
• Although he tried to be friendly, his smile seemed stiff and forced.
• The competition seemed stiff, but we managed to win the contract anyway.
• Her movements seemed stiff after sitting in the car for several hours.
• The formal prose used in the letter seemed stiff and outdated.
• The fines for late payments seem quite stiff this year.
• Why does he seem so stiff whenever he talks to his boss?