CEFR B1

rigid

adjective

Meaning

Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.

Examples

The plastic was too rigid to bend into the desired shape.
His rigid posture made him look uncomfortable.

Synonyms: stiff, firm, inflexible, unyielding

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rigid (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

Definition

Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.

Examples

The plastic was too rigid to bend into the desired shape.
His rigid posture made him look uncomfortable.
The company has a rigid set of rules that all employees must follow.

How to Use rigid

rigid adherence to (collocation): Strictly following rules, principles, or a plan. — "His rigid adherence to the diet plan helped him lose weight."
rigid schedule (collocation): A fixed and unchanging timetable. — "She prefers a rigid schedule for her studies."

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