inflexibility (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈflɛksəbɪlɪti/

Definition

The quality of being unwilling to change one's opinions, decisions, or behavior, often seen as stubbornness or rigidity.

Examples

• His inflexibility on the issue made negotiations impossible.

• The company's inflexibility in adapting to market changes led to its downfall.

• She admired his principles but sometimes found his inflexibility frustrating.

Synonyms of inflexibility

Words with a similar meaning to inflexibility:

• rigidity
• stubbornness
• inflexibleness
• doggedness

Antonyms of inflexibility

Words with the opposite meaning to inflexibility:

• flexibility
• adaptability
• pliancy

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