Stiff-necked and Tough

Stiff-necked adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

Tough and stiff-necked are semantically related. in steadfast topic. In some cases you can use "Tough" instead an adjective phrase "Stiff-necked", when it comes to topics like obstinate, stubborn, serious, merciless.

Tough adjective - Not easily chewed.

Stiff-necked and tough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stiff-necked" instead an adjective "Tough".

Nearby Words: toughness, toughen, toughening, tougher, toughed