inflexible

[ in-flek-suh-buhl ]
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adjective
  1. not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.

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

  1. not permitting change or variation; unalterable: inflexible rules.

Origin of inflexible

1
1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin inflexibilis “rigid, unbending.” See in-3, flexible

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2. 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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Other words from inflexible

  • in·flex·i·bil·i·ty, in·flex·i·ble·ness, noun
  • in·flex·i·bly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for inflexible

inflexible

/ (ɪnˈflɛksəbəl) /


adjective
  1. not flexible; rigid; stiff

  2. obstinate; unyielding

  1. without variation; unalterable; fixed

Origin of inflexible

1
C14: from Latin inflexībilis; see inflect

Derived forms of inflexible

  • inflexibility or inflexibleness, noun
  • inflexibly, adverb

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