Inflexible (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈflɛksəbəl/

Definition

Unable or unwilling to change or compromise; not capable of being bent without breaking.

Examples

• The company's inflexible policy on returns made many customers unhappy.

• Despite repeated requests, the manager remained inflexible about the deadline.

• The old plastic became inflexible and brittle after years in the sun.

How to Use Inflexible

inflexible about (prepositional phrase)

Unwilling to change one's stance on a particular matter. — "She was inflexible about the budget, refusing any additional expenses."

inflexible in (prepositional phrase)

Showing an unwillingness to change in a specific area or characteristic. — "The software proved inflexible in its ability to integrate with other systems."

Synonyms of Inflexible

Words with a similar meaning to Inflexible:

• rigid
• unyielding
• adamant
• intransigent

Antonyms of Inflexible

Words with the opposite meaning to Inflexible:

• flexible
• adaptable
• pliable

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