inflexible
adjective
in·flex·i·ble
(ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl 
: not flexible: such as
a
: characterized by firmness of will or purpose : unyielding
an inflexible judge
took an inflexible stance
… he pulled out of the talks, saying administration officials were being inflexible—
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Lloyd GroveHis secret, it turned out, was an inflexible regimen that required a permanent diet except on certain cheating days each week …—Calvin Trillin
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b
: not easily bent or twisted : lacking or deficient in suppleness
an inflexible steel rod
Imbalances in any area of this soft tissue, as well as inflexible or weak hip muscles, can pull the kneecap off track …—Food & Fitness Advisor
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c
: not easily changed : unalterable
an inflexible deadline
inflexible laws/rules
jobs with inflexible hours
inflexibility
noun
plural inflexibilities
joint inflexibility
the inflexibility of the schedule
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Examples of inflexible in a Sentence
the inflexible law of gravity
shoes made of inflexible plastic hurt my feet
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Chiara Kim, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Don’t sabotage your own odds of success by being inflexible, unreasonable or moving too slowly.
—George Deeb, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In a pot made out of inflexible material, tap the bottom firmly on a hard surface a few times to help loosen it.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
While authoritarian parents, for example, are more strict, inflexible, and controlling, lighthouse parents encourage independence by trusting their children to follow the rules and make good decisions.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflexible. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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inflexible
adjective
in·flex·i·ble
(ˈ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl
2
: not easily influenced or persuaded : firm
3
: incapable of change : unalterable
inflexible laws
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