rigidness

noun

Definition of rigidnessnext
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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  1. severity
  2. rigidity
Noun
  • Symptoms of the allergic reactions at AGS can vary case by case and in severity, but can include hives, angioedema (deep-swelling of the lips, eyes, tongue, and throat), wheezing, gastrointestinal distress and even fatal anaphylaxis.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Two of these are rated critical, while 10 have been given high-severity status.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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  • There may not be quite as many small-time sailors in the harbor this time, owing to the rigidity that has become inevitable since the 9/11 attacks, but plenty of weekend captains will make their way here.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026
  • Ekman’s seven-point system, however useful as a package, leans toward rigidity, turning the face once again into a surface to be decoded.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
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“Rigidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigidness. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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