Definitions

rigid

[rij-id] / ˈrɪdʒ ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

stiff, strict, severe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant austere definite exact fixed hard-line harsh inflexible intransigent rigorous solid stern stringent uncompromising unyielding

WEAK

adamantine bullheaded changeless chiseled dead set determined firm hard incompliant inelastic inexorable invariable locked-in obdurate set set in stone single-minded static strait-laced unalterable unbending unbreakable unchanging undeviating unmoving unpermissive unrelenting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken easy flexible gentle imprecise indefinite inexact irresolute lenient mild pliant soft tolerant unfixed unreliable willing yielding

WEAK

bending limber pliable

Example Sentences

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Rigid operational dictates cause infrastructure investment to plummet, ultimately degrading track quality and severely hurting long-term economic productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Rigid restocking demand is expected to provide support to prices, partially offsetting the impact of high shipments, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The World Health Organisation warns that, "Rigid gender norms also negatively affect people with diverse gender identities, who often face violence, stigma and discrimination as a result, including in healthcare settings."

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

Rigid wooden saddles, which were much sturdier, paired with stirrups opened a new range of things that people could do with horses.

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2023

Rigid with caution, McWatt cut the motors back and climbed gradually.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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