inflexible

adjective

in·flex·i·ble (ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl How to pronounce inflexible (audio)

: not flexible: such as

: characterized by firmness of will or purpose : unyielding

an inflexible judge

took an inflexible stance

… he pulled out of the talks, saying administration officials were being inflexible

Lloyd Grove

His secret, it turned out, was an inflexible regimen that required a permanent diet except on certain cheating days each week …

Calvin Trillin

: not easily bent or twisted : lacking or deficient in suppleness

an inflexible steel rod

Imbalances in any area of this soft tissue, as well as inflexible or weak hip muscles, can pull the kneecap off track …

Food & Fitness Advisor

: not easily changed : unalterable

an inflexible deadline

inflexible laws/rules

jobs with inflexible hours

inflexibility

(ˌ)in-ˌflek-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce inflexible (audio)

noun

plural inflexibilities

joint inflexibility

the inflexibility of the schedule

inflexibleness

(ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce inflexible (audio)

noun

inflexibly

(ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-blē How to pronounce inflexible (audio)

adverb

rules that are inflexibly applied

Example Sentences

the inflexible law of gravity shoes made of inflexible plastic hurt my feet

Recent Examples on the Web Over time, though, the pandemic has exposed how an inflexible autocracy that lacks the legitimacy conferred by the ballot box can become fixed into dangerous and self-defeating patterns of policy and behavior.

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022 Military planning, limited by inflexible myopic generals, was woefully slow to address this radically new combat environment.

Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The legacy software these insurance companies used was decades old, clunky, and inflexible.

Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 But those measures do not address the root causes of teacher resignations, including an evaluation system that feels punitive and inflexible, said Lucia Cuomo, an ESL teacher in Northeast Washington.

Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022 Employers aren't restricted to hiring in certain geographies, and candidates won't be forced to turn down job offers due to inflexible or exclusively in-office working models.

Raja Patel, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The new stadium’s capacity is problematic, too big for most of what it will be called upon to do, too inflexible to easily expand.

Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 8 July 2022 In the past few years, Taylor Swift and Kanye West (who now records as Ye)—two of the most ubiquitous pop stars in the world—have either purposefully or inadvertently challenged the idea of recordings as permanent and inflexible.

Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 5 July 2022 Almost four out of five remote workers with inflexible schedules were looking to leave their current job.

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 May 2022 See More

单词	inflexibility
释义	inflexible adjective in·flex·i·ble (ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl : not flexible: such as a : characterized by firmness of will or purpose : unyielding an inflexible judge took an inflexible stance … he pulled out of the talks, saying administration officials were being inflexible Lloyd Grove His secret, it turned out, was an inflexible regimen that required a permanent diet except on certain cheating days each week … Calvin Trillin b : not easily bent or twisted : lacking or deficient in suppleness an inflexible steel rod Imbalances in any area of this soft tissue, as well as inflexible or weak hip muscles, can pull the kneecap off track … Food & Fitness Advisor c : not easily changed : unalterable an inflexible deadline inflexible laws/rules jobs with inflexible hours inflexibility (ˌ)in-ˌflek-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun plural inflexibilities joint inflexibility the inflexibility of the schedule inflexibleness (ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl-nəs noun inflexibly (ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-blē adverb rules that are inflexibly applied Synonyms fixed hard-and-fast immutable inalterable incommutable invariable unalterable unchangeable See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the inflexible law of gravity shoes made of inflexible plastic hurt my feet Recent Examples on the Web Over time, though, the pandemic has exposed how an inflexible autocracy that lacks the legitimacy conferred by the ballot box can become fixed into dangerous and self-defeating patterns of policy and behavior. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2022 Military planning, limited by inflexible myopic generals, was woefully slow to address this radically new combat environment. Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The legacy software these insurance companies used was decades old, clunky, and inflexible. Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 But those measures do not address the root causes of teacher resignations, including an evaluation system that feels punitive and inflexible, said Lucia Cuomo, an ESL teacher in Northeast Washington. Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022 Employers aren't restricted to hiring in certain geographies, and candidates won't be forced to turn down job offers due to inflexible or exclusively in-office working models. Raja Patel, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The new stadium’s capacity is problematic, too big for most of what it will be called upon to do, too inflexible to easily expand. Ken Goe For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 8 July 2022 In the past few years, Taylor Swift and Kanye West (who now records as Ye)—two of the most ubiquitous pop stars in the world—have either purposefully or inadvertently challenged the idea of recordings as permanent and inflexible. Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 5 July 2022 Almost four out of five remote workers with inflexible schedules were looking to leave their current job. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin inflexibilis, from in- + flexibilis flexible First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition inflexible adjective in·flex·i·ble in-ˈflek-sə-bəl 1 : not easily bent or twisted 2 : not easily influenced or persuaded an inflexible judge 3 : not easily changed inflexible rules inflexibility noun as in severity the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) the principal's inflexibility in matters of discipline is the stuff of school legend Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance severity rigidity rigidness strictness sternness stringency harshness hardness obduracy rigorousness exactingness implacability callousness rigor stubbornness obstinacy pitilessness hard-heartedness dourness gruffness resolve obdurateness steadfastness monasticism firmness asceticism determination austereness austerity Antonyms & Near Antonyms flexibility tolerance gentleness laxness softness tenderness patience willingness forbearance responsiveness indulgence kindness compliance mildness lenience pliability pliancy See More
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inflexible

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