Meaning of the word inflexible in English

What does inflexible mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

inflexible

US /ɪnˈflek.sə.bəl/

UK /ɪnˈflek.sə.bəl/

unwilling to change or compromise

Example:

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The company's policy is inflexible on refunds.

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He has an inflexible attitude towards new ideas.

Synonym:

rigid unbending unyielding adamant strict

Antonym:

flexible adaptable pliable malleable yielding

not capable of being bent without breaking

Example:

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The old plastic became inflexible and brittle with age.

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The metal rod was completely inflexible.

Synonym:

rigid stiff unbending hard unyielding

Antonym:

flexible bendable pliable supple elastic

Related Word:

inflexibility inflexibly