🪨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

frank; speaking directly
all of something; complete or entire
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
arranged in order of rank or authority

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