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show rigidity

[/ʃoʊ ˈrɪdʒɪdɪti/]
verb phrase
demonstrar rigidez
1. to display stiffness, inflexibility, or lack of adaptability in behavior, thinking, or physical form
The company showed rigidity in refusing to adapt to market changes.
A empresa demonstrou rigidez ao se recusar a se adaptar às mudanças do mercado.
2. to exhibit physical stiffness or lack of flexibility
His muscles showed rigidity after the injury.
Seus músculos apresentavam rigidez após a lesão.
Synonyms
display stiffnessexhibit inflexibilitydemonstrate rigourshow inflexibilitydisplay firmness
Antonyms
show flexibilitydisplay adaptabilitydemonstrate pliabilityexhibit elasticity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar rigidez
most common usage
São Paulo
mostrar dureza
alternative informal usage
Portugal
evidenciar rigidez
more formal variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in one's ways
stick to one's guns
be unbending
take a hard line
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