Meaning & Definition of word "Inflexible"

Inflexible

/ɪnˈflɛksɪbəl/

1. Not able to be bent or changed; rigid or unyielding.
- Example: The inflexible rules of the competition left no room for interpretation.
2. Not willing to change or adapt; stubborn.
- Example: Her inflexible attitude towards the new policy made collaboration difficult.
3. Strictly adhering to a principle or standard; not open to compromise.
- Example: The lawyer's inflexible stance on the matter made negotiations challenging.

Latin 'inflexibilis', from in- 'not' + flexibilis 'capable of being bent'.

to be inflexible:

to be rigid and unable to adapt to new ideas or changes.

inflexible rules:

strict guidelines that do not allow exceptions.

flexible:

capable of bending easily without breaking.

rigid:

unable to bend or be forced out of shape.

adaptable:

able to adjust to new conditions.

Meaning: Set in one's ways

Example Sentence: My dad is so set in his ways that he won't try new things.

Meaning: Stuck in a rut

Example Sentence: She's stuck in a rut and refuses to change her routine.