rigid
adjective
stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard.
rigidity
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a word derived from
rigid.
Example Sentences
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“The rigidity in my hand, just sometimes after I play a lot or I practice a lot,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Students who reported less healthy behaviors, including frequent fast food consumption and insufficient sleep, tended to show greater psychological rigidity, meaning they had more difficulty adjusting their thoughts and behaviors when circumstances changed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Despite the rigidity of the official events at U.N. week, the event has provided a venue for diplomacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
But, if you have a problem with this kind of rigidity around money, I don’t think it’s going to work out long term.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
But instead of warmth, I feel an icy rigidity take over my body.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
