English Synonym Finder

rigid

Definitions

Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.

Not changing or adapting to different circumstances; strict or unyielding.

Examples

The company's rigid policies made it difficult for employees to adapt to new market trends.

He maintained a rigid posture throughout the entire duration of the formal ceremony.

The curriculum is too rigid to allow for the creative exploration that the students need.

Synonyms

stiff inflexible unyielding strict firm hard unbending

Antonyms

flexible pliant supple elastic limber yielding adaptable