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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"
not flexible: such as; characterized by firmness of will or purpose : unyielding; not easily bent or twisted : lacking or deficient in suppleness… See the full definition
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.
INFLEXIBLE definition: 1. (especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change: 2. (especially of…. Learn more.
INFLEXIBLE meaning: 1. (especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change: 2. (especially of…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Jun 2, 2024 · inflexible (comparative more inflexible, superlative most inflexible) Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent. Synonyms: stiff, rigid, firm, unyielding; Not willing to change, e.g. one's opinion or habits. Not able to be changed or adapted to circumstances.
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. implacable means incapable of being placated or ...
1. that cannot be bent or curved; stiff; rigid. 2. firm in mind or purpose; stubborn; unyielding; unshakable. 3. that cannot be changed; fixed; unalterable. an inflexible rule.
(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. She's a good teacher, but she can be rather inflexible. Topics Preferences and decisions c1, Opinion and argument c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
