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Comparative
more inflexible
Superlative
most inflexible
1
resistant to bending or physical deformation
- The steel beam was inflexible under heavy load.
- The inflexible rod could not be shaped without breaking.
- Plastic becomes less inflexible at high temperatures.
- The inflexible framework provided strong structural support.
- He tried to bend the inflexible metal, but it held firm.
Antonyms:
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(of a rule, opinion, etc.) fixed and not easily changed
- The company's policy on punctuality is inflexible; tardiness is not tolerated.
- His father's opinions are inflexible and rarely open to discussion.
- The school's dress code was criticized for being too inflexible and outdated.
- She found the rental agreement to be too inflexible and restrictive.
- The law was considered inflexible and outdated, prompting calls for reform.
Antonyms:
3
reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.
- Despite the new evidence, he remained inflexible in his decision not to invest in the project.
- She's known for being inflexible when it comes to scheduling meetings outside of business hours.
- The negotiators found him inflexible and unwilling to consider alternative solutions.
- He's an inflexible negotiator, unwilling to adjust his terms even slightly.
- Despite the new evidence presented, he remained inflexible in his opinion.