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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.
INFLEXIBLE definition: 1. (especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change: 2. (especially of…. Learn more.
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.
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.
3 days ago · 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. 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.
(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.
