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inflexible

[ in-flek-suh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid:

    an inflexible steel rod.

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  2. of a rigid or unyielding temper, purpose, will, etc.; immovable:

    an inflexible determination.

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  3. not permitting change or variation; unalterable:

    inflexible rules.

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inflexible

/ ɪˈڱɛəə /

adjective

  1. not flexible; rigid; stiff
  2. obstinate; unyielding
  3. without variation; unalterable; fixed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌڱ澱ˈٲ, noun
  • ˈڱ澱, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ڱi·i·ٲ ·ڱi··Ա noun
  • ·ڱi· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of inflexible1

1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin inflexibilis “rigid, unbending.” See in- 3, flexible
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of inflexible1

C14: from Latin Դڱī; see inflect
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Synonym Study

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.
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That approach helped with my transition from full-time employment, but it locked in a lot of my work hours and left me inflexible to make the ongoing adjustments necessary to calibrate a viable freelance career.

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The outspoken Goldberg could come across as dogmatic and inflexible, but proved strategic behind the scenes.

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Mr Leary-May said the school had been inflexible in accommodating his son's needs.

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The tradeoff of simply providing access but with inflexible guardrails means that being given access can be just as stressful as not having had access in the first place.

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But caring for a special needs child made navigating the long, inflexible hours nearly impossible.

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