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 inflexible inflexible /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/

adjective

  1. () Incapable of change  ( inflexible )
    incapable of change
     A man of inflexible purpose
    a man of inflexible purpose
  2. Resistant to being bent  ( inflexible )
    resistant to being bent
     An inflexible iron bar
    an inflexible iron bar
     An inflexible knife blade
    an inflexible knife blade
  3. Not making concessions  ( inflexible , sturdy , uncompromising )
    not making concessions
     Took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks
    took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks
     Uncompromising honesty
    uncompromising honesty
  4. Incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances  ( inflexible , unbending , rigid )
    incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
     A rigid disciplinarian
    a rigid disciplinarian
     An inflexible law
    an inflexible law
     An unbending will to dominate
    an unbending will to dominate