wooden
This term describes a lack of fluidity or warmth, often applied to human behavior or artistic performance to suggest a robotic or forced quality. It carries a negative connotation of insincerity or lack of skill, implying that the subject is unable to convey genuine emotion or natural grace.
When used to describe physical materials, the word is a standard descriptive adjective. It does not possess any irregular pluralization or countability constraints, as it modifies nouns rather than acting as a noun itself.
💬Casual Conversation
Did you see David's presentation? His delivery was so wooden.
Did you see David's presentation? His delivery was so wooden.
Totally. He's just phoning it in at this point.
Totally. He's just phoning it in at this point.
Meanings
Collocations & Compounds
wooden spoon
a prize for the last place finisher
He ended the season with the wooden spoon.
wooden leg
a prosthetic limb made of wood
The old sailor had a wooden leg.
wooden structure
a building made of timber
The wooden structure collapsed during the storm.
wooden expression
a blank or stiff look
She maintained a wooden expression throughout the trial.
wooden toy
a plaything crafted from wood
Wooden toys are often safer for toddlers.