adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )in- ' flek-s ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin inflexibilis, from in- + flexibilis flexible
Date: 14th century
1 : rigidly firm in will or purpose : UNYIELDING
2 : not readily bent : lacking or deficient in suppleness
3 : incapable of change : UNALTERABLE
– in · flex · i · bil · i · ty \ - ˌ flek-s ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– in · flex · i · ble · ness \ - ' flek-s ə -b ə l-n ə s \ noun
– in · flex · i · bly \ -bl ē \ adverb
synonyms INFLEXIBLE , OBDURATE , ADAMANT mean unwilling to alter a predetermined course or purpose. INFLEXIBLE implies rigid adherence or even slavish conformity to principle < inflexible in their demands>. OBDURATE stresses hardness of heart and insensitivity to appeals for mercy or the influence of divine grace < obdurate in his refusal to grant clemency>. ADAMANT implies utter immovability in the face of all temptation or entreaty < adamant that the work should continue>. synonym see in addition STIFF