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rigid viewpoint

[ˈrɪdʒɪd ˈvjuːpɔɪnt]
nounpl: rigid viewpoints
ponto de vista rígido
1. An inflexible or unyielding perspective or opinion that resists change or alternative interpretations
His rigid viewpoint on politics made it impossible to have a productive debate.
Seu ponto de vista rígido sobre política tornava impossível ter um debate produtivo.
2. A fixed stance or position that does not accommodate new information or differing perspectives
The committee's rigid viewpoint prevented them from considering innovative solutions.
O ponto de vista rígido do comitê impediu que considerassem soluções inovadoras.
NYC Slang
hard-line stance, brick wall mentality
Synonyms
inflexible stancefixed perspectivestubborn opinionunyielding positiondogmatic viewpointclosed-minded approach
Antonyms
open-minded perspectiveflexible viewpointadaptable stancereceptive approachliberal viewpoint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto de vista rígido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
visão rígida
More concise variant used in formal contexts
Portugal
perspectiva inflexível
Alternative common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone
won't budge an inch
my way or the highway
stuck in one's ways
tunnel vision
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