rigid resolution
[ˈrɪdʒɪd ˌrezəˈluːʃən]
nounpl: rigid resolutions
resolução rígida
1. An inflexible or unyielding decision or determination that does not allow for flexibility, compromise, or adaptation
His rigid resolution to never compromise made negotiations difficult.
Sua resolução rígida de nunca fazer concessões dificultou as negociações.
2. A firm commitment to a course of action that lacks the capacity to adjust to changing circumstances
The company's rigid resolution to maintain old procedures resulted in inefficiency.
A resolução rígida da empresa em manter procedimentos antigos resultou em ineficiência.
3. In technical contexts, a fixed or unchangeable determination of a problem or issue
The rigid resolution of the dispute left no room for alternative solutions.
A resolução rígida do conflito não deixou espaço para soluções alternativas.
In Brazilian culture, 'resolução rígida' is often viewed negatively in interpersonal contexts, as flexibility and 'jogo de cintura' (adaptability) are highly valued. In American corporate culture, rigid resolution can be seen as either strong leadership or problematic inflexibility, depending on context. In Portuguese culture, there's a similar preference for adaptability over rigidity.
NYC Slang
my way or the highway attitude; no-flex stance
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