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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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
The illness is characterized by muscle rigidity in the torso, arms and legs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 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
Tactical tweaks made by coaches at the top level often come with some rigidity, as they look to solve a specific problem.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
A swift rigidity fell on all of them as James lurched one step forward into a crouch.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
