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rigid atmosphere

[ˈrɪdʒɪd ˈætməsfɪr]
nounpl: rigid atmospheres
atmosfera rígida
1. A social or professional environment characterized by strict rules, formal behavior, and lack of flexibility or warmth
The rigid atmosphere in the office made employees feel uncomfortable and unmotivated.
A atmosfera rígida no escritório deixava os funcionários desconfortáveis e desmotivados.
2. In physics, an atmosphere with fixed or immobile air masses without natural circulation
The rigid atmosphere in the laboratory prevented proper ventilation.
A atmosfera rígida no laboratório impediu a ventilação adequada.
NYC Slang
uptight vibe
Synonyms
stiff atmosphereformal atmosphereaustere environmenttense environmentrestrictive atmosphere
Antonyms
relaxed atmosphereflexible environmentwarm atmospherecasual environmentwelcoming atmosphere

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atmosfera rígida
Standard usage in business and social contexts
São Paulo
clima rigidez or atmosfera travada
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
atmosfera rígida
Standard formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cold shoulder atmosphere
no-nonsense environment
buttoned-up workplace
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