Inflexible

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈflɛksəbəl/

Inflexible (adjective)

  1. Not able to change or adapt easily to new situations or ideas.
  2. Having strict rules or standards that do not allow for flexibility or exceptions.

Examples

  • The rules are inflexible and cannot be altered.
  • His inflexible attitude made teamwork difficult.

Common collocations: inflexible policy, inflexible schedule, inflexible approach, inflexible rules

Synonyms of Inflexible

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Inflexible

  • — Describes something that can bend or adapt easily.
  • — Refers to the ability to adjust to new conditions.