Synonyms of rigidity

rigidity

noun

rə-ˈji-də-tē 

as in severity

the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)

sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• severity
• rigidness
• inflexibility
• strictness
• sternness
• hardness
• stringency
• harshness
• rigorousness
• rigor
• exactingness
• obduracy
• implacability
• callousness
• gruffness
• steadfastness
• resolve
• pitilessness
• monasticism
• firmness
• obstinacy
• stubbornness
• determination
• dourness
• hard-heartedness
• asceticism
• obdurateness
• austerity
• austereness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flexibility
• tolerance
• gentleness
• softness
• patience
• tenderness
• indulgence
• kindness
• laxness
• responsiveness
• willingness
• forbearance
• mildness
• compliance
• lenience
• pliability
• pliancy

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of rigidity

The front stabilizer bar has been tweaked to improve rigidity while the rear suspension has been improved, allowing for a more comfortable ride over varying road surfaces. —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024

Photo : Focal The cabinet itself is made from high-density polymer, specially molded to provide exceptional rigidity and freedom from vibration and resonance. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024

It’s made from pre-preg carbon fiber, the most complex form of composite manufacture, and one that combines light weight with great structural rigidity. —Jason Barlow, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024

Dolphin parents set boundaries that foster resilience and adaptability rather than rigidity and excessive rules. —Christin Perry, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024