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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
Make sure all backup data is encrypted and inflexible.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Excessive workloads, inflexible hours, and constant connectivity erode mental health, and no amount of lunchtime yoga can make up for that.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Many other barriers slow innovation and competitiveness in Europe much more than regulations do: the continent’s fragmented digital single market, lack of deep and integrated capital markets, restrictive immigration policies, inflexible labor markets, and risk-averse entrepreneurial culture.
—Anu Bradford, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
What Maryland public school systems need is not the inflexible conformity demanded by such plans.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Excessive workloads, inflexible hours, and constant connectivity erode mental health, and no amount of lunchtime yoga can make up for that.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Many other barriers slow innovation and competitiveness in Europe much more than regulations do: the continent’s fragmented digital single market, lack of deep and integrated capital markets, restrictive immigration policies, inflexible labor markets, and risk-averse entrepreneurial culture.
—Anu Bradford, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
What Maryland public school systems need is not the inflexible conformity demanded by such plans.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflexible
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In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting trans rights, including one stating the U.S. government would recognize only two unchangeable sexes and another barring trans people from military service.—
Brooke Sopelsa,
NBC news,
13 May 2025
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But these unchangeable circumstances don't stop military spouses from taking charge of their own lives.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Mature systems progress from rigid, bespoke solutions to agile solutions that evolve with business needs.—
Kyle Campos,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For boys, this issue is compounded by rigid ideas about masculinity that discourage emotional and physical closeness.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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Under the measure's broad scope and strict distance limits, few areas in Ohio would remain open to such purchases.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Revolutionary fervor and strict moral codes reshaped film, censoring depictions of gender, modern lifestyles, and social realities.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Still, the stubborn media silence continued unabated.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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United needed to play perfect football to unlock a stubborn defence, but struggled to push past competency.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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On top of this, REITs can change their investment strategy annually, making the investment journey anything but steady and unchanging.—
Chay Lapin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The animation in short films up until that point had been silly, vaudeville-inflected; mostly featuring animals because humans were too hard to draw in an appealing way — mostly with static and unchanging expressions, on flat, simplistic backgrounds.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
21 Mar. 2025
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Dynamic line ratings, powered by modern sensors, AI and an occasional stiff breeze, are a critical advantage.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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What might’ve remained two camps in stiff politeness became a collective.—
Sara Hussain,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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The Bee has a rigorous policy relating to requests for anonymity.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Hall, a former college football player, is quite the athlete and also gives fans a look into his rigorous workout regimen, which Khaled joined him for.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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Following Meghan's statements, Eldridge is adamant that her relatable role isn't convincing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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In early previews and pre-release memos, the developers have been adamant that, despite targeting a more casual audience with some more forgiving elements, this is meant to be enjoyed by people who have spent hundreds of hours in the main game and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflexible. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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