Rigid synonyms and antonyms
rĭj'ĭd
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Part of speech:
stiff (related)
Firm, as in purpose; resolute:
Refusing to change one's attitude, purpose, or principles; immovable:
Not affecting the emotions:
Unyielding in principle, purpose, or adherence; steadfast.
limber (antonym)
Able to bend the body easily; supple; lithe
Firmly in position; stationary:
firm (related)
The definition of firm is solid, hard or rigid.
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severe (related)
Stern or forbidding, as in manner or appearance:
definite (related)
Forthright and unambiguous:
determined (related)
Marked by or showing determination; resolute:
unbreakable (related)
Able to withstand an attempt to break. Used of a horse.
Incapable of being changed; unalterable:
flexible (antonym)
Capable of being changed or adjusted to meet particular or varied needs:
bending (antonym)
stiff, strict, severe
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The definition of adamant is someone who will never change his mind, or something that will never be changed.
Strict or severe in discipline; ascetic:
yielding (antonym)
Producing a good yield; productive
Unwilling to grant concessions or negotiate; inflexible:
Making severe demands; rigorous:
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Characterized by technical or polysyllabic vocabulary, complex sentence structure, and explicit transitions; not colloquial or informal:
Lacking in shade; undiminished:
(Archaic) Unmercifully severe in temper or action.
Not elastic; inflexible, rigid, unyielding, unadaptable, etc.
Unable to be persuaded; relentless; unrelenting
Stiff
Very strict or harsh
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Having scruples or compunctions.
Intent, determined (to do something).
Sharp means having a point or edge that is good for cutting or a sudden change.
Firm or dependable
Difficult to endure; oppressive:
(Archaic) Righteous, strict.
Not loose or vague; exact or precise:
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Constricted; tight:
Refusing to yield, obey, or comply; resisting doggedly or unreasonably; resolute or obstinate
The definition of taut is pulled or stretched tight.
Stretched tight; strained; taut
Rigid; stiff
unpliant
Not pliant.
Having no errors or loopholes; unassailable.
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Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
The quality or state of being inflexible, or not capable of being bent or changed; unyielding stiffness; inflexibleness; rigidity; obstinacy.
The condition of being insensitive
rigidification
(Geometry) A form of isomorphism applied between line bundles.
The quality or state of being rigid.
A shivering or trembling, as in the chill preceding a fever
rigorism
Harshness or strictness in conduct, judgment, or practice.
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The quality or condition of being severe
strenuosity
The quality or state of being strenuous.
(Figuratively) Solid or certain; not able to be disputed or questioned; irrefutable.
Impossible to alter:
Not to be altered; immutable:
Made of adamant, or having the qualities of adamant; incapable of being broken, dissolved, or penetrated; as, adamantine bonds or chains.
rigidly (related)
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tightly (related)
symmetrical (related)
pliable (related)
restrictive (related)
malleable (related)
Something that is inclement
lenient (antonym)
Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful or indulgent:
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That cannot be altered; unchangeable
Not changing or subject to change; constant.
Inflexible; rigid:
Stubbornly resistant to change or unwaveringly loyal even in spite of inevitable defeat, failure, etc.
Grim is defined as stern or unmoving.
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Not compliant; not yielding; not pliant
Unwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable; irreconcilable; stubborn.
The definition of iron is something that is strong and enduring.
Not easily moved to pity or sympathy; hardhearted
Having no pity or compassion; merciless.
Not bendable
(Archaic) incompliant
Refusing to yield or relent; inflexible; relentless
Making difficult or irksome demands on a person's resources, patience, energy, etc.
Rough, crude, or forbidding in appearance
Difficult to endure; severe; harsh:
stubborn as a mule (or ox)
resist (related)
Firmly, often unreasonably immovable in purpose or will
easy (related)
Affording comfort or relief; soothing:
nonrigid (antonym)
Of, relating to, or being a lighter-than-air aircraft that holds its shape by gas pressure.
resolute (related)
The definition of resolute is being firm and unwavering in your convictions.
Find another word for rigid. In this page you can discover 88 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for rigid, like: stiff, inflexible, unmoving, immovable, limber, fixed, firm, severe, definite, determined and unbreakable.
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