Stiffly

The writer held onto her artistic vision stiffly, refusing to make changes based on feedback.

He spoke stiffly in front of the board of directors.

The ship moved stiffly through the ice-covered waters.

She wore a stiffly starched shirt that didn't allow much movement.

The soldier stood stiffly at attention during the ceremony.

The new employee approached his boss stiffly, unsure how to ask for time off.

The old book's pages turned stiffly after years of neglect.

He spoke stiffly, as if reciting from a script.

The coach enforced the rules stiffly, with no exceptions for the players.

The actor delivered his lines stiffly, without much emotion.

The new employee walked stiffly, trying to impress the boss.

The politician answered the question stiffly, avoiding any controversy.

The frozen pizza crust was stiffly resistant to being cut with a knife.

The presenter spoke stiffly during the conference.

The lawyer spoke stiffly, trying to sound professional.

The rusted bolt turned stiffly, requiring some force.

The clay had been molded so stiffly that it cracked when it dried.