transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl ]
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 -ˌflek-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• in·flex·i·ble·ness -ˈflek-sə-bəl-nəs noun
• in·flex·i·bly -blē 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 .