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Definition rigid in British English

rigid adjective

adjective
/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
1

not easily changed

Example

a rigid class system

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2

done or applied in a strict and unreasonable way

Example

rigid control over behaviour

Example

rigid discipline

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3

stiff, hard, and difficult to bend or move

Example

The door is made from galvanized steel with a rigid frame.

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4

not willing to change your ideas, attitudes, opinions etc

Example

Both sides have remained rigid in their resolve.

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5

unable to move because of a strong emotion such as fear or anger

Example

I only had one chance - this was live television - and I was absolutely rigid with fear.

Definition rigid in British English