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- DictionaryIn·flex·i·ble/inˈfleksəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. unwilling to change or compromise: "once she had made up her mind, she was inflexible"
- 2. not able to be bent; stiff: "the heavy inflexible armor of the beetles"
The meaning of INFLEXIBLE is not flexible. How to use inflexible in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Inflexible.
Synonyms for INFLEXIBLE: unchangeable, unchanging, fixed, invariable, unalterable, immutable, steadfast, hard-and-fast; Antonyms of INFLEXIBLE: flexible, variable, elastic, changeable, adaptable, adjustable, uncertain, unstable.
Meaning of inflexible in English. inflexible. adjective. usually disapproving us / ɪnˈflek.sə.b ə l / uk / ɪnˈflek.sə.b ə l / Add to word list. ( especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change: The prime minister has adopted an inflexible position on immigration.
adjective. not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod. Synonyms: unbendable, stiff. of a rigid or unyielding temper, purpose, will, etc.; immovable: an inflexible determination. Synonyms: adamant, unbending, obdurate, intractable, obstinate, stubborn, unremitting, unrelenting, stern, rigorous.
Definitions of inflexible. adjective. resistant to being bent. “an inflexible iron bar” “an inflexible knife blade” synonyms: inelastic. not elastic. muscle-bound. having stiff muscles as the result of excessive exercise. rigid, stiff. incapable of or resistant to bending. semirigid. not fully rigid. see more. adjective. incapable of change.
adj. 1. Not easily bent; stiff or rigid. See stiff. 2. Incapable of being changed; unalterable: an inflexible rule. 3. Refusing to change one's attitude, purpose, or principles; immovable: an inflexible disciplinarian. in·flex′i·bil′i·ty, in·flex′i·ble·ness n. in·flex′i·bly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of inflexible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
