Progressive and Rigid

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Progressive adjective - Not bound by traditional ways or beliefs.

Usage example: a socially progressive community, it was the first to provide for the public education of girls

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Rigid is an antonym for progressive.

Rigid adjective - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.

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Progressive is an antonym for rigid.

Nearby Words: rigor, rigidity, rigidly

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