inflexible

[in-flek-suh-buhl] / ɪnˈflɛk sə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

stubborn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adamant immutable intractable obstinate resolute rigid rigorous steadfast strict stringent uncompromising unyielding

WEAK

adamantine determined dogged dyed-in-the-wool firm fixed hang-tough hard hard-and-fast immovable implacable indomitable inexorable iron obdurate relentless set set in one's ways single-minded stand one's ground staunch steely stiff unadaptable unbending unchangeable uncompliant unrelenting unswayable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amenable cooperative easygoing flexible irresolute lenient pliant soft submissive tolerant willing yielding

WEAK

bendable elastic pliable reasonable resilient

ADJECTIVE

hardened, stiff

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rigid

WEAK

hard immalleable impliable inelastic nonflexible set starched taut unbending

Antonyms

WEAK

bendable elastic flexible pliable pliant reasonable resilient soft willing yielding

Example Sentences

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Block Communications said recent court decisions would impose “outdated and inflexible operational practices” on the publication.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said that the court ruling “imposes on the Post-Gazette outdated and inflexible operational practices unsuited for today’s local journalism.”

From MarketWatch

Nichola, who lives in south London, said Year 6 pupil Alistair was bright and capable, especially in maths, but struggled with inflexible thinking, hyper focus and sensory overwhelm.

From BBC

Barron’s previously highlighted the strict tax rules and inflexible investment options, to name a few.

From Barron's

“With the City Council, he’s way too inflexible,” Simpson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

inflexible

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