Synonyms of inflexible

Adjective


1. inflexible (vs. flexible), adamant, adamantine, inexorable, intransigent, die-hard(prenominal), rock-ribbed, fossilized, fossilised, ossified, hard-core, ironclad, brassbound

usage: incapable of change; "a man of inflexible purpose"

2. uncompromising (vs. compromising), sturdy, inflexible, hard-line, hardline

usage: not making concessions; "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty"

3. inflexible (vs. flexible), muscle-bound, rigid, stiff, semirigid, inelastic

usage: resistant to being bent; "an inflexible iron bar"; "an inflexible knife blade";

4. inflexible, rigid, unbending, unadaptable (vs. adaptable)

usage: incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances; "a rigid disciplinarian"; "an inflexible law"; "an unbending will to dominate"

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Definition and meaning of inflexible (Dictionary)