rigid
adjective/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
Frequency rank: #5,700 most common English word
Meaning
Not flexible; very strict or stiff, unwilling to change.
Example sentence
The new regulations were so rigid that even small businesses struggled to comply.
Synonyms & related words
- strict
- inflexible
- firm
- unbending
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