rigid
rigid /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/ adjective
1 C2 stiff or fixed; not able to be bent or moved: » a rigid steel and concrete structure» I was rigid with (= stiff and unable to move because of) fear.Thesaurus+: ↑Hard and firm2 F0 not able to be changed or persuaded: » DISAPPROVING We were disappointed that they insisted on such a rigid interpretation of the rules.rigidity /rɪˈdʒɪd.ɪ.ti/ aep /-ə.t̬i/ noun [U]
Thesaurus+: ↑Hard and firmrigidly /-li/ adverb MAINLY DISAPPROVING
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