inflexible
[ in-flek-suh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈflɛk sə bəl /
adjective
not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
of a rigid or unyielding temper, purpose, will, etc.; immovable: an inflexible determination.
not permitting change or variation; unalterable: inflexible rules.
Origin of inflexible
SYNONYMS FOR inflexible
2
rigorous,
stern,
unrelenting,
unremitting,
stubborn,
obstinate,
intractable,
obdurate,
unbending,
adamant.
Inflexible,
relentless,
implacable,
inexorable imply having the quality of not being turned from a purpose.
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 appeased:
implacable in wrath.
Inexorable means unmoved by prayer or entreaty:
inexorable in demanding payment.
3 undeviating.
OTHER WORDS FROM inflexible
in·flex·i·bil·i·ty, in·flex·i·ble·ness, noun in·flex·i·bly, adverbWords nearby inflexible
inflect,
inflection,
inflection point,
inflectional,
inflexed,
inflexible,
inflexion,
inflict,
infliction,
inflorescence,
inflow
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British Dictionary definitions for inflexibility
inflexible
/ (ɪnˈflɛksəbəl) /
adjective
not flexible; rigid; stiff
obstinate; unyielding
without variation; unalterable; fixed
Derived forms of inflexible
inflexibility or inflexibleness, noun inflexibly, adverbWord Origin for inflexible
C14: from Latin
inflexībilis; see
inflect