🪨rigid

adjective
/ˈrɪdʒɪd/

Meaning

stiff, unbending, or strictly inflexible
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example Sentences

The teacher had a rigid set of rules for the class.

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

Example Expressions

rigid rules

Synonyms

stiff, strict, inflexible, unyielding, firm, hard
Entry 1
stiff, strict, inflexible, unyielding, firm
Entry 2
stiff, inflexible, hard, strict, unyielding

Antonyms

flexible, lenient, soft, bendable, adaptable
Entry 1
flexible, lenient, soft
Entry 2
flexible, soft, bendable, adaptable, lenient

Collocations

rigid structure, rigid rules, rigid system, rigid approach, rigid thinking, rigid control
Entry 1
rigid structure, rigid rules, rigid system, rigid approach
Entry 2
rigid rules, rigid structure, rigid thinking, rigid control

Related Vocabularies

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
having great strength or influence
Dishonorable, shameful, or lacking nobility.
Related to healing, treatment, or providing a beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Having comprehensive and widespread influence or coverage.

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