RIGIDITY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

rigidity

noun

rə-ˈji-də-tē

as in severity

the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty

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Recent Examples of rigidity Today, Torry maintains a strict health protocol to help delay the onset of tremors, rigidity, and instability as much as possible. —

Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026 Some of the common symptoms that impact movement include tremors in one or both hands, stiffness (also known as rigidity), slow movements and balance problems. —

Mary Eber, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 So the researchers first stripped the wood of lignin, the component that gives it color and rigidity. —

Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 As much as an institutional critique, Szpila has given us a parable on the dangers of fanaticism and the necessity of radicalism, and the obvious parallel between the rigidity of belief systems. —

Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rigidity

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severity

Noun

Trinidad and Tobago disputes the spill’s size and severity, saying only 10 barrels spilled on May 1 and were quickly contained.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Research shows a strong link between HS severity and metabolic factors like obesity and insulin resistance, which contribute to a chronic pro-inflammatory state.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026