Stiff-necked
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stiff-necked is an adjective meaning (literally) Having a stiff neck; suffering from torticollis.
Meaning
(literally) Having a stiff neck; suffering from torticollis.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Stubborn and arrogant.
Example Sentences
For the Lord had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.
Synonyms for stiff-necked
Depending on context, synonyms include stubborn.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stubborn, stiffnecked, stifflike, wrynecked, stiffish, rollnecked.
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