Rigid

/ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not bending or moving; inflexible.

The rigid structure of the building prevented any sway during the earthquake.

strict and demanding; not willing to change or adapt.

His rigid adherence to the rules made it difficult for the team to innovate.

having a harsh, severe, or inflexible attitude.

The teacher had a rigid approach to discipline that left no room for negotiation.

From Latin 'rigidus', meaning 'stiff, unyielding'.

rigid adherence:

Strict or inflexible observance of a rule or principle.

rigid standards:

Unyielding levels of expectation or assessment.

rigid mindset:

A fixed way of thinking that does not allow for change.

Stuck-up or snobbish attitude.

He's so rigid, he won't even consider anyone else's opinion.

Describes someone who is very serious or uptight.

Don’t be so rigid! Loosen up and have some fun.