B2adjectiveworkpsychology
US/ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/
UK/ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/
stiff and hard to bend, or not willing to change
In context
The plastic is rigid, so it will not bend in the cold.
My boss has a rigid view of how work should be done.
Rigid rules can stop teachers from trying new methods.
Words that go with rigid
adjective + noun
- rigid rulesThe school was known for its rigid rules.
- rigid structureA rigid structure holds the whole roof in place.
- rigid scheduleI have a rigid schedule on weekdays.
- rigid controlThe government kept rigid control over the media.
adverb + adjective
- too rigidThe plan was too rigid to survive any change.
adjective + preposition
- rigid aboutHe is rigid about how the files are named.