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   inflexible

   /ɪnˈflɛksɪbl/

   adjective

   • 1. unwilling to change or compromise: "once she had made up her mind, she was inflexible" Similar stubbornobstinateobdurateintractableintransigentunbendingimmovableinexorableunadaptableunaccommodatinghideboundset in one's waysblinkeredsingle-mindedpig-headedmulishuncompromisingdoggedadamantfirmresolutediehardsteelyiron-willeddyed-in-the-woolformal:refractoryOpposite flexibleaccommodating
   • ▪ not able to be changed or adapted to particular circumstances: "inflexible rules" Similar unalterableunchangeableunvaryingunwaveringunshakeableentrenchedfirmfixedsetestablishedhard and fastuncompromisingstringentrigorousstrictsevereinexorableimmutableOpposite flexible
   • 2. not able to be bent; stiff: "heavy inflexible armour" Similar rigidstiffnon-flexibleunyieldingunbendingunbendabletauthardfirminelasticrare:impliableunmalleableOpposite flexiblepliable

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin inflexibilis, from in- ‘not’ + flexibilis ‘flexible’.

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   • 1. inflexibly adverb

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   What is the difference between rigid and inflexible?

   • While all three words mean "difficult to bend," inflexible stresses lack of suppleness or pliability. In what contexts can rigid take the place of inflexible? The words rigid and inflexible are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, rigid applies to something so stiff that it cannot be bent without breaking.

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   What does inflexible mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! INFLEXIBLE definition: 1. (especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change: 2. (especially of…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if a rule is too inflexible?

   • (disapproving) that cannot be changed or made more suitable for a particular situation synonym rigid The rules are too inflexible to allow for human error. Want to learn more? (disapproving) (of people or organizations) unwilling to change their opinions, decisions, etc., or the way they do things He's completely inflexible on the subject.

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   What makes a person inflexible?

   • Something inflexible does not bend easily. A stiff back can make you inflexible, or unable to fold over and touch your toes. A really busy schedule can make you inflexible or unable to bend or accommodate your plans for others.

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   Inflexible means unbending, adhering undeviatingly to a set plan, purpose, or the like: inflexible in interpretation of rules; an inflexible will. Relentless suggests so pitiless and unremitting a pursuit of purpose as to convey a sense of inevitableness: as relentless as the passing of time.

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   inflexible. /ɪnˈflɛksəbəl/ /ɪnˈflɛksɪbəl/ IPA guide. Something inflexible does not bend easily. A stiff back can make you inflexible, or unable to fold over and touch your toes. A really busy schedule can make you inflexible or unable to bend or accommodate your plans for others.

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