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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
If that were so, gestures would be a relatively limited, inflexible mode of communication — not much like language or human gestures at all.
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Brandon Keim, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Leaders who habitually use such expressions may appear inflexible or unwilling to entertain differing opinions.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In a league where the successful teams adjust schemes quickly to changes in personnel due to injury, the Niners seem rather inflexible.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The concept is inspired by the pioneering painter and sculptor, Michelangelo, who was able to turn one of the most mundane and inflexible mediums, stone, into something entirely new and awe-inspiring: art.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Brandon Keim, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Leaders who habitually use such expressions may appear inflexible or unwilling to entertain differing opinions.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In a league where the successful teams adjust schemes quickly to changes in personnel due to injury, the Niners seem rather inflexible.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The concept is inspired by the pioneering painter and sculptor, Michelangelo, who was able to turn one of the most mundane and inflexible mediums, stone, into something entirely new and awe-inspiring: art.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflexible
Adjective
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Challenge Your Assumptions Many people believe their financial situation is unchangeable.—
Juan Carlos Medina,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the orders on health care access and defining the sexes as unchangeable, Trump has also signed orders that open the door to banning transgender people from military service and set up new rules about how schools can teach about gender.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of adhering to rigid schedules or micromanaging tasks, leaders in a ROWE trust their teams to accomplish objectives in the most efficient way possible.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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It’s made from a comfortable wool blend that’s not scratchy or rigid, while the sash at the waist and the notched lapels ensure an easy way to dress up even your simplest airport outfits.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The state, through the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), mandates that health care facilities meet strict seismic safety standards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Congress can revise eligibility for welfare benefits and impose stricter time limits, alleviating the cost to taxpayers and reducing incentives to enter the country illegally.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fiscal and monetary policy are walking a tightrope between weak real growth and stubborn inflation.—
William Pesek,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The financial outlook from nation’s largest retailer, which has thrived amid stubborn inflation, delivered a jolt across the retail sector.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Under the change, daylight saving time would be the permanent, unchanging time — not just for Florida, but for the country.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Within this uniformity lay a subtle nod to masculinity in a stern, unchanging form, blending seamlessly into its surroundings, acting as a permanent fixture; a mountain within the forest.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And farmers who voted for Trump, who are now being stiff (ph).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Not that Kelce would complain about it, but the Chiefs’ dynasty that Kelce helped to create has exacted a stiff price.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Using rigorous logical frameworks and Turing-computable methods, BigGraph ensures trustworthy, adaptable outcomes that align with business needs.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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As more states legalize cannabis for medical use, there is a growing demand for rigorous scientific studies to validate its efficacy and safety.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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But both brown and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson – a marine biologist and policy expert – are adamant that modeling climate activism in popular culture need not be all about just ringing warning bells.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Hamilton was adamant Ferrari had all the ingredients to win the world championship for the first time since 2008.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflexible. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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