Top synonyms for “rigid”: fixed, inflexible, set, stiff, strict, unbending, inflexible, intolerant, and 4 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)incapable of or resistant to bending“a rigid strip of metal”
- (adjective)designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure
- (adjective)incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances“a rigid disciplinarian”
- (adjective)fixed and unmoving“with eyes set in a fixed glassy stare”
- (adjective)incapable of compromise or flexibility
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "rigid"?
Common synonyms for "rigid" include fixed, inflexible, set, stiff, strict, unbending. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "rigid"?
Antonyms for "rigid" include nonrigid. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "rigid" mean?
incapable of or resistant to bending Example: "a rigid strip of metal"
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