rigid
word
/ˈɹɪdʒəd/
/ɹˈɪdʒɪd/
Definition
Something that is rigid is stiff and does not bend or change shape. It can also mean not willing to change opinions, rules, or ways of doing things.
Usage & Nuances
Used both for physical objects ('rigid plastic') and for strict rules or attitudes ('rigid schedule'). Slightly formal; 'rigid' is often more negative than 'strict' or 'firm', suggesting unwillingness to adapt.
Spanish: rígido - inflexiblePortuguese (BR): rígido - inflexívelPortuguese (PT): rígido - inflexívelChinese (Simplified): 僵硬的 - 死板的Chinese (Traditional): 僵硬的 - 死板的Hindi: कठोर - अकड़ा हुआArabic: صارم - جامدBengali: কঠিন - অনমনীয়Russian: жёсткий - негибкий - непреклонныйJapanese: 硬い - 厳格なVietnamese: cứng nhắc - cứngKorean: 딱딱한 - 융통성 없는Turkish: katı - sert - değişmezUrdu: سخت - غیرلچکدارIndonesian: kaku - kaku kepala
Example Sentences
The board is rigid and does not bend.
basic
He follows a rigid routine every morning.
basic
The teacher applied rigid rules in class.
basic
The company has a rigid dress code that no one can change.
natural
My grandfather has some rigid ideas about how things should be done.
natural
Try not to be too rigid—sometimes things don’t go as planned.
natural