Inflexible
Not easily bent, altered, or persuaded; stubbornly unyielding in opinions or behavior.
adjectiveInflexible
Not easily bent, altered, or persuaded; stubbornly unyielding in opinions or behavior.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a metal ruler that won’t bend no matter how hard you try; a manager who refuses to adjust a policy even after many protests.
Sounds Like
in-FLEX-uh-buhl
Looks Like
Visually resembles the word 'flexible' but with the prefix 'in-' indicating negation; suggests something that cannot be bent or changed.
Remember This
The word combines 'in-' (not) with 'flex' (bend); its opposite is 'flexible'. Often describes people, rules, or schedules that resist change.
Other Forms
Note
Use inflexible to describe rigid attitudes, systems, or policies. It can imply stubbornness or a lack of adaptability; avoid overusing with physical rigidity unless context clearly refers to stiffness.