rigid adherence

Frequency: 6.88.2 per million words

Unwillingness to change or adapt when following rules, even when it is sensible to do so.

adherenceADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The company's rigid adherence to outdated policies is hindering innovation.
  • His rigid adherence to the rules made him an unpopular manager, even when exceptions were clearly needed.
  • The project failed due to their rigid adherence to the original, flawed plan.
  • The group demands rigid adherence to a strict code of conduct from all its members.
  • Critics argue that the party's rigid adherence to its old ideology prevents progress.
  • The chef's rigid adherence to the classic recipe allows for no creative interpretation.
  • Her rigid adherence to a single methodology limited the research's potential.
  • His rigid adherence to a daily routine leaves no room for spontaneity.
  • The community's rigid adherence to tradition has been challenged by the younger generation.
  • The court's decision was criticized for its rigid adherence to legal precedent, ignoring the case's unique circumstances.