inflexible in English dictionary

  • inflexible

    Meanings and definitions of "inflexible"

    • Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.
    • Not willing to change, e.g. one's opinion or habits; obstinate; stubborn; resolute; determined.
    • adjective
      Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.
    • adjective
      Not willing to change, e.g. one's opinion or habits; obstinate; stubborn; resolute; determined.
    • stiff, rigid
    • obstinate, stubborn
    • a stickler (for rules)
    • adjective
      incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances; "a rigid disciplinarian"; "an inflexible law"; "an unbending will to dominate"
    • adjective
      incapable of change; "a man of inflexible purpose"
    • adjective
      not making concessions; "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty"
    • adjective
      resistant to being bent; "an inflexible iron bar"; "an inflexible knife blade"

    Synonyms of "inflexible" in English dictionary

    unadaptable, inelastic, rock-ribbed are the top synonyms of "inflexible" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "inflexible" in English dictionary

    compromising, flexible are the top antonyms of "inflexible" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of inflexible

    • inflexible ( comparative more inflexible, superlative most inflexible)
    • inflexible (comparative more inflexible, superlative most inflexible)

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