RIGIDITY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of rigidity Reiter achieves this impressive combination by building its mini-bus-like body from carbon fiber, delivering an empty vehicle cabin with high torsional rigidity, a very low weight and a roof capacity up to 1,100 lb (500 kg). —

C.c. Weiss march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026 This trend rejects rigidity in favor of free-form seating that doesn't box users in and force them into prescribed spots. —

Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026 The rigidity of that system is one of the reasons Liu quit the sport at 16, before deciding to return, on her own terms, two years later. —

Alice Park, Time, 22 Feb. 2026 Over time, the concept of resistance evolved into a broader identity, one rooted in challenging industry rigidity with humor and approachability. —

Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rigidity

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severity

Noun

However, the show downplays the severity of the incident and most crucially the fact that a child was present and injured in the melee.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The record high levels of greenhouse gases in the air are also why so many extreme events, from heat waves to floods, are now occurring with greater regularity and severity.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026