Definition Synonyms
Definition of rigid - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
inflexiblenot able to be changed or adapted
- His rigid schedule left no room for unexpected events..
2.
attitudeunwilling to change behavior or thinking
- He remained rigid in his opinions despite the evidence.
3.
physicalRare physically stiff and not bendingRare
- The metal rod is rigid and unbending.
Expressions with rigid
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make someone extremely bored
The lecture on ancient pottery bored the students rigid.
very stiff and inflexible
After the long hike, his legs were rigid as a board.
showing signs of extreme fear
His face was rigid with fear when he heard the noise.
cause someone to feel extreme fear or terror
The horror movie scared me rigid.
cause someone to become extremely frightened or shocked
The horror movie shook him rigid.
Origin of rigid
Latin, rigidus (stiff) + -us (suffix)
Terms with rigid included in their meaning
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loosen
make something less tight or rigid
rigid
not easily bent or flexible
physical
become rigid or tense physically
fashion accessory
rigid ring worn on wrist or ankle, often without clasp
transportation
rigid storage container fitted to a vehicle roof for carrying extra luggage
movement
become rigid or immovable
medical
rigid structure on a bird's face for eating and grooming
rigid faith
person with extreme religious views
rigid systems
not adaptable to new circumstances
material
made or become rigid or firm
rigidity
more rigid or less flexible than usual
rigidity
the quality of being rigid and not bending
physical state
stretched or stressed tightly; taut or rigid
transportation
main rigid structure of a bicycle supporting wheels seat and handlebars
clothing
rigid body piece worn over the upper torso for protection
freeze fear
suddenly become rigid because of extreme fear
procedures
rigid or inflexible pattern or procedure
rigid
strictly following rules without flexibility
rigid planning
organize activities with little flexibility
medical
apply a rigid cast over an injured limb for support
unyielding
rigid and unrelenting
sexual response
physiological condition of an enlarged and rigid state of the penis
publishing
book with a rigid protective cover
book
having a rigid binding for durability
Examples of rigid in a sentence
Her rigid stance on the issue caused a lot of tension. Her rigid stance on the issue frustrated her colleagues. The company's rigid policies stifled innovation. The rigid structure of the bridge ensures safety. His posture was rigid from sitting too long.
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- French:rigide, intransigeant, ...
- German:unflexibel, rigide, ...
- Italian:inflessibile, duro, ...
- Spanish:rígido, duro, ...
- Portuguese:inflexível, duro, ...
- Chinese:死板的, 固执的, ...
- Japanese:融通が利かない, 頑固な, ...
- Arabic:جَامِد, عنيد, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹקְשֶׁה, נָעוּל עַל דֵּעוֹתָיו, ...
- Russian:негибкий, жесткий, ...
- Ukrainian:негнучкий, жорсткий, ...
- Hindi:अनम्य, अड़ियल, ...
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