Inflexible (en. Inflexible)
/in.flek.si.βle/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
One who does not yield to circumstances or pressure.
His inflexible stance in the negotiation surprised everyone.
Su postura inflexible en la negociación sorprendió a todos.
One who shows no tolerance or openness to new ideas.
The teacher was inflexible with the exam rules.
El profesor era inflexible con las normas del examen.
One that cannot be modified.
There is an inflexible schedule in this company.
Hay un horario inflexible en esta empresa.
Etymology
From Latin 'inflexibilis', which means 'not flexible'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inflexible in his convictions
It refers to someone who does not change their beliefs or principles.
inflexible en sus convicciones
an inflexible mind
Describes a person who does not accept other perspectives.
una mente inflexible
inflexible stance
Indicates that someone maintains a firm position without changes.
postura inflexible
Related Words
flexible
One that can bend or change shape easily.
flexible
rigid
One that remains firm and does not change.
rigido
tolerant
One that accepts other viewpoints or differences.
tolerante
Slang Meanings
Rock
That guy is a rock, he never changes his mind.
Ese tipo es una roca, nunca cambia de opinión.
Plaster statue
He's a plaster statue, there's no way to make him change his mind.
Es un muñeco de yeso, no hay forma de hacerlo cambiar de idea.