adjective

inflexible

inflexible, rigid, stubborn

The company has an inflexible policy on refunds.

The company has an inflexible policy on refunds.

He is known for his inflexible attitude.

He is known for his inflexible attitude.

((to be)) inflexible about (sth.) to be unwilling to change one's mind about (sth.) The manager is inflexible about the working hours.

Synonyms: rigid, stiff, stubborn; Antonyms: flexible, adaptable

From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'flexible'. Literally means 'not able to be bent'.

Think of an iron bar – it's 'in-flexible', it cannot flex or bend.

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