Cool
Cool adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.
Stilted
Stilted adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Usage example: the conversation was somewhat stilted as we didn't seem to share any interests
Nearby Word: stilt
Both words in one sentence
- When a geeky, stilted or otherwise awkward character steadily becomes more cool, relaxed and well-rounded, this character is brought in to fill the vacuum and emphasize the original's new-found coolness.
Source: Replacement Flat Character
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Stilted and Cool. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cool/stilted
Cool & Stilted. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cool/stilted>.
Stilted or Cool. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cool/stilted.
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