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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Noun
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While relapse of multiple myeloma is regarded as inevitable, the timing and severity vary widely.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025 -
But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The rigidity of the 75 Hard challenge is a turnoff for some people and has paved the way for a less strict version of the program to emerge.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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My eating disorder was about control, rigidity, sameness.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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“Rigidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidness. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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