rigid

rigido

Abbastanza duro da mantenere la propria forma quando si cerca di piegarlo.

In inglese semplice: Hard or stiff enough to keep its shape when you try to bend it.

• The box has a rigid plastic lid.
• A rigid frame supports the tent.
• These panels are light but rigid.

Sinonimi: stiff, inflexible

Contrari: flexible

Espressioni comuni: rigid plastic, rigid frame, rigid structure

rigido, inflessibile

Molto severo, con poco o nessuno spazio per cambiare regole o metodi.

In inglese semplice: Very strict and allowing little or no change in rules or methods.

• The school has rigid rules.
• A rigid schedule leaves no time for delays.
• We need a less rigid approach to teaching.

Sinonimi: strict, inflexible

Contrari: flexible

Espressioni comuni: rigid rules, rigid schedule, rigid system

immobile, rigido

Che rimane fermo nella stessa posizione, senza muoversi.

In inglese semplice: Held firmly in one position, without moving.

• She stood rigid beside the door.
• His body remained rigid while the doctor examined him.
• The guard held a rigid posture throughout the ceremony.

Come si usa: rigid with something (He stood rigid with fear.)

Sinonimi: motionless, still

Espressioni comuni: stand rigid, rigid posture, remain rigid

inflessibile, intransigente

Che non vuole cambiare opinione o accettare un punto di vista diverso.

In inglese semplice: Unwilling to change your opinions or accept a different view.

• His views on marriage are rigid.
• She remained rigid in her opposition to the plan.
• Their rigid attitude made agreement impossible.

Sinonimi: inflexible, uncompromising

Contrari: flexible

Espressioni comuni: rigid views, rigid attitude, rigid thinking