woodenness

[US]/ˈwʊdənəs/
[UK]/ˈwʊdnəs/

Translation

n.the quality of being stiff or awkward; a lack of ease or naturalness in movement or expression
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

emotional woodenness

social woodenness

woodenness in performance

woodenness of style

woodenness in expression

woodenness of character

woodenness in art

woodenness in writing

woodenness of movement

woodenness in dialogue

Example Sentences

his woodenness in social situations makes it hard for him to connect with others.

the actor's woodenness in the role made the performance unconvincing.

she tried to hide her woodenness, but it was evident in her stiff movements.

his woodenness during the presentation led to a lack of audience engagement.

woodenness can often be mistaken for seriousness in a professional setting.

the woodenness of her speech made it difficult for the audience to stay interested.

his woodenness in expressing emotions sometimes alienates his friends.

to overcome woodenness, he practiced improvisation and public speaking.

woodenness in body language can convey a lack of confidence.

her woodenness was evident, but she was trying her best to improve.

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