inflexible
adjective
in·flex·i·ble
(ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl 
: not flexible: such as
a
: characterized by firmness of will or purpose : unyielding
an inflexible judge
took an inflexible stance
… he pulled out of the talks, saying administration officials were being inflexible—
Lloyd Grove
Lloyd GroveHis secret, it turned out, was an inflexible regimen that required a permanent diet except on certain cheating days each week …—Calvin Trillin
Calvin Trillin
b
: not easily bent or twisted : lacking or deficient in suppleness
an inflexible steel rod
Imbalances in any area of this soft tissue, as well as inflexible or weak hip muscles, can pull the kneecap off track …—Food & Fitness Advisor
Food & Fitness Advisor
c
: not easily changed : unalterable
an inflexible deadline
inflexible laws/rules
jobs with inflexible hours
inflexibility
noun
plural inflexibilities
joint inflexibility
the inflexibility of the schedule
Synonyms
Examples of inflexible in a Sentence
the inflexible law of gravity
shoes made of inflexible plastic hurt my feet
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Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
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inflexible
adjective
in·flex·i·ble
(ˈ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl
2
: not easily influenced or persuaded : firm
3
: incapable of change : unalterable
inflexible laws
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