adj. Function: adjective
1
Synonyms: STIFF 1, immalleable, impliable, incompliant, inelastic, inflexible, unbending, unflexible, unyielding
Related Words: firm, hard, solid
Antonyms: elastic
2
Synonyms: INFLEXIBLE 2, adamant, inexorable, obdurate, relentless, single-minded, unbending, uncompliant, uncompromising, unyielding
3 extremely severe or stern FF1C; was regarded as a rigid disciplinarian FF1E;
Synonyms: draconian, ironhanded, rigorist, rigorous, strict, stringent, unpermissive
Related Words: austere, severe, stern; hard-line, inflexible, tough, uncompromising, unyielding; adamant, adamantine, inexorable, obdurate
Contrasted Words: humoring, indulgent, pampering; loose, relaxed; easy, gentle, mild
Antonyms: lax