stilted
Example Sentences
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The cross-examination was marred by technical glitches and the stilted awkwardness familiar to anyone who has participated in a Zoom call.
From New York Times
It was a stark contrast to the stilted encounters she once had with Mr. Johnson.
From New York Times
Wave after wave, the ocean had clawed away at the beach until the stilted homes finally gave way.
From Washington Post
Ryder has a tough task with Brandi, trying to convey the vulnerability behind the character’s bravado and stilted dialogue, but she can also be downright scary when Brandi’s edge comes out.
From New York Times
The result, after plenty of behind-the-keyboard prompting from Alda, was a brief, slightly stilted scene between the two men, recorded for the podcast while the actors were on opposite coasts.
From New York Times
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