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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“In general, at the studios, they systematized the production design, so that it was fast,” Kanjo said, describing the rigid process as militaristic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

It is one of rigid systematization, scrappy invention, lavish abandon; of vulgar commercialism and transcendent art.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

As the weather gets warmer and term draws to a close, students are throwing off their blazers and rolling down their socks – but are rigid school uniform policies affecting students' wellbeing?

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Its elongated body, thick rigid scales, powerful tail fin, and large upward-facing mouth all point to an active predator near the top of the food chain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The mistletoe was so distraught, it vowed never to be rigid enough to form a dagger again.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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