RIGIDNESS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

rigidness

noun

as in severity

the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) no one even asked anymore, as their father's rigidness regarding bedtime was legendary

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Recent Examples of rigidness Frankie wanted to rid himself of rigidness. —

Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026 Aristidou utilizes Danae, whose controlling dad suffocates her with his seemingly overbearing rigidness, as a counterpoint to the other extreme of fatherhood. —

Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Last July, Wolfson found Barahona competent, ruling that Barahona was capable of aiding his defense attorneys and understands the severity of the penalties should he be found guilty.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
After suffering a left hamstring injury earlier this season, Doncic said the latest Grade 2 strain to the same area is unlike any he’s experienced because of its severity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026