inflexible

[ɪnˈfleksɪbəl]

Definitions

1. adjective

Unable to be bent or changed; stiff and unyielding

“The inflexible material cracked under the pressure.”

2. noun

A person who is unwilling to change their opinion or way of thinking

“He was considered an inflexible person because he refused to listen to alternative views.”

3. adverb

In a stiff or unyielding manner

“The manager handled the situation inflexibly, refusing to compromise.”

Synonyms

  • rigid
  • starchy
  • stiff
  • unyielding

Antonyms

  • adaptable
  • flexible
  • pliable
  • yielding