This is the 9574th most frequent Korean word.
경직된
"Rigid" or "stiff."
In this sentence, '경직된' describes a person's posture, indicating that it is stiff or unmoving, often due to nervousness or formality.
그는 회의 중에 경직된 자세로 앉아 있었다.
He sat with a rigid posture during the meeting.
Here, '경직된' is used to describe rules, implying that they are strict and inflexible.
경직된 규칙들은 창의성을 제한할 수 있다.
Rigid rules can limit creativity.
In this context, '경직된' reflects a change in attitude to being strict, less adaptable, or more constrained.