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stilted

/ˈstɪltɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does stilted mean?

adjective

Unnatural or awkward in movement or speech; stiff or formal in manner. Having an unnatural or affected quality.

Example

"The politician's stilted response to the question made him seem insincere."

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