Rigidity (noun)

1. The state or quality of being stiff and difficult to bend or move.
2. The state of being unyielding and inflexible in one's attitude or approach.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin rigiditas, from rigere "be stiff".

Examples:

1. The rigidity of the metal made it difficult to shape.
2. The patient's limbs had a rigidity indicating a neurological disorder.
3. The company's rules and regulations were seen as a sign of rigidity.
4. Her attitude was marked by a rigidity that made it hard for her to adapt to new situations.
5. His political views were criticized for their rigidity.