unductile

/ʌnˈdʌktɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking ductility; resistant to being drawn out or molded.

“The unductile metal was difficult to work with in the manufacturing process.”

2. noun

A material that is unductile.

“The unductile properties of the alloy made it unsuitable for certain applications.”

Synonyms

  • inelastic
  • rigid

Antonyms

  • ductile
  • flexible