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inflexibleOne entry found. Main Entry: in·flex·i·ble Pronunciation: \(ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin inflexibilis, from in- + flexibilis flexible Date: 14th century 1 : rigidly firm in will or purpose : unyielding — 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>. synonyms see in addition stiff
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