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

After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Authorities say the fire caused losses far exceeding $10 million, a key threshold that elevates the severity of the charge, while federal officials estimate total damage at roughly $500 million.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026