Synonyms for

Inflexible

Verb / ˌɪˈnfleksʌbʌl / Another word for inflexible — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not capable of being bent, modified, or changed

Synonyms & similar words

uncompromising sturdy compromising flexible rigid unbending rigid intractable unyielding inexorable obdurate hardheaded stubborn adamant uncompromising unbending resolute unflinching unswerving implacable immovable unshakable firm fixed steadfast unwavering

Example sentences

  1. The ruler was inflexible and wouldn't bend no matter how hard I tried.
  2. The coach had inflexible rules about not being late to practice.
  3. My mom's opinion on vegetables is inflexible, she thinks I should eat them all the time.
  4. The boss was so inflexible that no one ever wanted to work for him.
  5. The toy was inflexible and couldn't be twisted or bent.

Quotes

  • Our character is not so much the product of race and heredity as of those circumstances by which nature forms our habits, by which we are nurtured and live. - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • The measure of intelligence is the ability to change. - Albert Einstein
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. - Brian Tracy

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