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Obdurate vs Stiff - What's the difference?

obdurate | stiff | Related terms |

Obdurate is a related term of stiff.


As adjectives the difference between obdurate and stiff

is that obdurate is stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent while stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible.

As a noun stiff is

an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff .

As a verb stiff is

to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

Stiff vs Ceremonial - What's the difference?

stiff | ceremonial | Related terms |

Stiff is a related term of ceremonial.


As adjectives the difference between stiff and ceremonial

is that stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible while ceremonial is ceremonial.

As a noun stiff

is an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff .

As a verb stiff

is to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

Stiff vs Unconcerned - What's the difference?

stiff | unconcerned | Related terms |

Stiff is a related term of unconcerned.


As adjectives the difference between stiff and unconcerned

is that stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible while unconcerned is indifferent and having no interest; aloof.

As a noun stiff

is an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff .

As a verb stiff

is to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

Stiff vs Outward - What's the difference?

stiff | outward | Related terms |

Stiff is a related term of outward.


As adjectives the difference between stiff and outward

is that stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible while outward is outer; located towards the outside.

As verbs the difference between stiff and outward

is that stiff is to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily while outward is (obsolete|rare) to ward off; to keep out.

As a noun stiff

is an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff .

As an adverb outward is

towards the outside; away from the centre.

Proper vs Stiff - What's the difference?

proper | stiff | Related terms |

Proper is a related term of stiff.


As adjectives the difference between proper and stiff

is that proper is (lb) suitable while stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible.

As an adverb proper

is (scotland) properly; thoroughly; completely.

As a noun stiff is

an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff .

As a verb stiff is

to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

Stiff vs Keen - What's the difference?

stiff | keen | Related terms |

Stiff is a related term of keen.


As adjectives the difference between stiff and keen

is that stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible while keen is showing a quick and ardent willingness or responsiveness, enthusiastic, eager; interested, intense.

As nouns the difference between stiff and keen

is that stiff is an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff while keen is a prolonged wail for a deceased person.

As verbs the difference between stiff and keen

is that stiff is to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily while keen is (rare) to sharpen; to make cold or keen can be to utter a keen.

Stiff vs Unmitigated - What's the difference?

stiff | unmitigated | Related terms |

Stiff is a related term of unmitigated.


As adjectives the difference between stiff and unmitigated

is that stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible while unmitigated is not mitigated.

As a noun stiff

is an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff .

As a verb stiff

is to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

Stiff vs Obstinate - What's the difference?

stiff | obstinate | Synonyms |

Stiff is a synonym of obstinate.


As adjectives the difference between stiff and obstinate

is that stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible while obstinate is stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

As a noun stiff

is an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff .

As a verb stiff

is to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

Stiff vs Chilly - What's the difference?

stiff | chilly | Related terms |

Stiff is a related term of chilly.


As adjectives the difference between stiff and chilly

is that stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible while chilly is cold enough to cause shivering; or suddenly feeling cold.

As a noun stiff

is an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff''''' or ''lucky '''stiff .

As a verb stiff

is to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

Hardy vs Stiff - What's the difference?

hardy | stiff | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between hardy and stiff

is that hardy is having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships. A hardy plant is one that can withstand the extremes of climate, such as frost while stiff is of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible.

As nouns the difference between hardy and stiff

is that hardy is a blacksmith's fuller or chisel, having a square shank for insertion into a square hole in an anvil, called the {{term|hardy hole}} while stiff is an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff or lucky stiff.

As a proper noun Hardy

is {{surname|common|from=nicknames}}, originally a nickname for a hardy person.

As a verb stiff is

to fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

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