rigid

US /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

UK /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

B1

adjective

  • Stiff rather than flexible
  • Very fixed in your opinion or habits
  • Unable to bend easily; stiff.
  • Strict or inflexible.

Examples

He grew even more rigid and uncompromising as he got older.

He went absolutely rigid with shock.