stilted
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The Guardian awarded it four stars, external, praising its "spirit of defiance", while The Times only gave it two stars, external, calling the show "sincere" but "stilted".
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Throughout the film, the question of what gives art its value appears in several forms, challenged by Lori and Julian when their initially stilted working relationship transforms into something more intimate.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
There’s a stilted quality to the conversation as they discuss their eccentric, inscrutable dad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025
Never-campers might opt for Sediba Sa Rona, which opens the same month with stilted suites overlooking the Khwai River.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
We listen to the earnest attempts of their talk, the bits of their stilted English.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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