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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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The ratio of coffee to water is generally inflexible and too dilute.
—Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
These services are often plagued by delays and inflexible schedules, leaving retailers unable to plan effectively or access their funds when needed.
—Joe Arrage, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Like most elite athletes, Senna, played with fierce determination by Gabriel Leone, inherited an early love for racing and paired it with his inflexible determined personality, an unrelenting desire to be the best which shaped his relationships with family, teammates, and competitors.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflexible. Accessed 28 Dec. 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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