Main Entry:: in·flex·i·ble
Pronunciation:: \(ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Latin inflexibilis, from in- + flexibilis flexible
Date:: 14th century

1 : rigidly firm in will or purpose : unyielding 2 : not readily bent : lacking or deficient in suppleness 3 : incapable of change : unalterable

— in·flex·i·bil·i·ty

\-ˌflek-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— in·flex·i·ble·ness

\-ˈflek-sə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— in·flex·i·bly

\-blē\ adverb

synonyms inflexible, obdurate, adamant mean unwilling to alter a predetermined course or purpose. inflexible implies rigid adherence or even slavish conformity to principle <inflexible in their demands>. obdurate stresses hardness of heart and insensitivity to appeals for mercy or the influence of divine grace <obdurate in his refusal to grant clemency>. adamant implies utter immovability in the face of all temptation or entreaty <adamant that the work should continue>.

synonyms see in addition stiff

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