unadaptive

/ˌʌnˈædəptɪv/; /ˌʌnˈædəptɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

not able or willing to adapt to new or changed situations; unwilling to change or unable to adjust to new circumstances

“The unadaptive company was unable to compete with the rapidly changing market.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is unadaptive; something that is resistant to change

“Her unadaptive attitude towards her new job was causing her a lot of stress.”

Synonyms

  • inflexible
  • intractable
  • obdurate

Antonyms

  • adaptable
  • flexible
  • resilient