Definition & Meaning of "inflexible"in English

inflexible

resistant to bending or physical deformation

Examples

The steel beam was inflexible under heavy load.

(of a rule, opinion, etc.) fixed and not easily changed

Examples

The company 's policy on punctuality is inflexible; tardiness is not tolerated.

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

rigid

strict

hard

Examples

Despite the new evidence, he remained inflexible in his decision not to invest in the project.

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