stiff-necked
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But like the Targaryens, the elves and men of “The Rings of Power,” are far too stiff-necked to make any sort of joke.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024
"I would argue that both governments have been excessively stiff-necked," Bunn says.
From Science Magazine • Aug. 31, 2017
But America has a proud history of stiff-necked heroes.
From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2017
When Flack recalled Cornelius' stiff-necked delivery, the crowd of about 300 people laughed knowingly.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2012
I no longer sit stiff-necked, straight- backed, feet regimented side by side on the floor, eyes at the salute.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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