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.
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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.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigidness
Noun
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In Guatire, in Miranda state, preliminary reports indicate that several people were injured, though the severity of the injuries and the exact number of those affected remain unclear.
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Too much of it can cause brain damage, and pediatricians must regularly check for bilirubin in newborns to measure the severity of the jaundice and determine whether the child needs treatment.
Noun
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Their lips, jaws, and the interior of their maws are—in terms of rigidity—akin to a ceramic dinner plate.
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Rigid rules These findings describe not just inefficiency but also the rigidity of a system that should adapt more flexibly under climate stress.
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“Rigidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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