rigid
/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
adjective
- Stiff and not bending or changing shape easily.
- She slept on a rigid mattress to help with her back pain.
- The metal rod was so rigid that it wouldn't bend even under heavy pressure.
- The cardboard box became rigid after being coated with glue.
- Strict and not willing to change rules, opinions, or behavior.
- His rigid thinking made it hard for him to accept new ideas.
- The teacher had rigid rules about no talking during exams.
- The company's rigid dress code required all employees to wear suits.
- Not able to be changed or adapted; fixed.
- The law is rigid and does not allow for exceptions.
- The schedule was rigid, with no room for delays.
- They followed a rigid diet plan for three months.
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