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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
The resulting number tends to be inflexible and overly conservative.
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
But Larissa, a nurse always at the ready with syringe full of sedatives, is inflexible about Katie remaining at home.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Residents want credible expertise without enduring grueling commutes, inflexible scheduling, or slow referral loops.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
For working class voters with inflexible work schedules, limited transportation and scarce childcare, adding a document requirement is not a neutral inconvenience.
—Kica Matos, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
But Larissa, a nurse always at the ready with syringe full of sedatives, is inflexible about Katie remaining at home.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Residents want credible expertise without enduring grueling commutes, inflexible scheduling, or slow referral loops.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
For working class voters with inflexible work schedules, limited transportation and scarce childcare, adding a document requirement is not a neutral inconvenience.
—Kica Matos, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflexible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflexible
Adjective
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Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Policies Vary by Location As generous as Aldi’s approach can be, there are a few places where the rules are solid and unchangeable.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the disease progresses, muscles throughout the body can become rigid and go into painful spasms.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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That’s the deficiency side of integrity—where authenticity gives way to fakery, consistency erodes into unpredictability, and transparency slips into manipulation…But swing too far in the other direction, and the skyscraper becomes overly rigid—too stiff to sway with the wind.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Under the law, California is able to set these stricter standards through a waiver from the EPA.—
Haley Parsley
June 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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And extreme sports accidents renew calls for stricter regulations.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Dealing with stubborn dark spots?—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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But when the adults decide to cancel Christmas and the magical star fades away, a stubborn little bird named Pikkuli sets off on a winter adventure with friends to find the Starlight Reindeer and bring back the light.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Much has changed, but Europeans remain appreciative of the simple and unchanging rhythms of the natural world, including the coming and passing of the season’s longest day.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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The broad themes of Navy Blue’s music—depression, trauma, resilience, joy—are not static, unchanging experiences.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Will Smith to get injection for neck Catcher Will Smith (stiff neck) will get an injection to address his neck injury, manager Dave Roberts said.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In his review, our expert Andrew Gebhart said the Dyson Vis Nav’s stiff nylon bristles digs deep into carpets or hard surfaces alike, sucking up any mess.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
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This is why getting a high-definition picture of a leader — through rigorous assessment, psychometric profiling, structured reference gathering, and behavioural history — is not an optional extra in the selection process.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Every gas article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Advertisement Throughout negotiations, Tehran has been adamant that any cease-fire with Washington must also end the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, and that any permanent truce must lead to Israel withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Trump and Vance have been adamant that the fund will not be financed by American dollars.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflexible. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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