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as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed
the inflexible law of gravity
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as in rigid
incapable of or highly resistant to bending
shoes made of inflexible plastic hurt my feet
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as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
inflexible entry rules for the contest ban anyone who works for the company as well as any of their relatives
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
her inflexible father was unmoved by tears and pleading, and he grounded her anyway
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Recent Examples of inflexible
Three-quarters of San Diego’s expenses are inflexible and committed to pension and bond payments, which must be made, and public safety, where politicians and taxpayers usually don’t want significant cuts.
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Mariana Trujillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The narrative chronicles Gail’s gradual recognition that her inflexible standards have impinged on her happiness.
—Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2025
Joella was voted in the bottom alongside Kori King, and due to a combination of her bulky, inflexible outfit and her not knowing the words to the lip sync song, she was asked to sashay away.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The Salem witch trials—just a decade before his birth—were a brutal example of the dangers of inflexible belief systems.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Mariana Trujillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
The narrative chronicles Gail’s gradual recognition that her inflexible standards have impinged on her happiness.
—Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2025
Joella was voted in the bottom alongside Kori King, and due to a combination of her bulky, inflexible outfit and her not knowing the words to the lip sync song, she was asked to sashay away.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The Salem witch trials—just a decade before his birth—were a brutal example of the dangers of inflexible belief systems.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflexible
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It was created as a serious of unchangeable smart contracts that will run perpetually on the Ethereum blockchain.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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In addition to his order pertaining to trans student athletes, Trump signed an order proclaiming that the government will recognize only two unchangeable sexes.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Neptune will encourage you to release any rigid structures and flow with the natural rhythm of your life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Honest conversations about expectations can also reveal where a little more flexibility is necessary, as love can only thrive with mutual understanding, not rigid criticism. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The reporting requirements for school officials who suspect abuse have become stricter in the last 20 years, Pernerewski notes.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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For instance, while Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert may try to adhere to a strict framing, Mulaney prefers a more meandering format between himself and announcer Richard Kind.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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Described by family as larger-than-life in personality and stature, the 6-foot-5-inch Wesley is remembered as a jovial, fiercely stubborn man with a quick wit and passion for advocacy.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 29, 2025: You are opinionated and stubborn.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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As the new year gets underway, leaders are tasked with balancing innovation—a key to staying competitive and efficient—with the unchanging priority of delivering exceptional patient care.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In San Francisco and Santa Clara counties, the unchanging threat of fentanyl despite changing overdose rates could not be clearer.—
Kevan Shah,
The Mercury News,
3 Aug. 2024
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As The Athletic revealed, Chelsea faced stiff competition from Manchester United and a Premier League club currently in the top three for Quenda’s signature to highlight just two rivals for his signature.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The low collections can be attributed to a stiff competition from Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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These competitions are known for their rigorous judging processes and high standards, making their results highly respected in the wine industry.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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By committing to transparency, upholding rigorous standards, and fostering open engagement, news organizations can rebuild their relationship with the public.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Nobody’s shooting on this season’s Longhorns would be mistaken for Stephen Curry’s, but Schaefer is adamant that this group stands out among his 20-year head-coaching career.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Still, Jenkins was adamant about not moving to the city.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflexible. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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