in|flex|i|ble

in|flex|i|ble
in|flex|i|ble «ihn FLEHK suh buhl», adjective.
1. firm; unyielding; steadfast: »

Neither threats nor promises could change the captain's inflexible determination.

2. that cannot be changed; unalterable: »

In religion that law is written, and inflexible, never to do evil (Oliver Goldsmith).

3. not easily bent; rigid: »

an inflexible rod.

SYNONYM(S): unbending, firm.
╂[< Latin īnflexibilis < in- not + flexibilis flexible]
–in|flex´i|ble|ness, noun.
Synonym Study 1 Inflexible, inexorable, unrelenting mean unyielding in character or purpose. Inflexible emphasizes holding fast or doggedly to what one intends, thinks, or believes: »

You waste time when you argue with a prejudiced person whose attitude is inflexible.

Inexorable emphasizes remaining coldly determined and unaffected by begging or pleading: »

The principal was inexorable in his decision to suspend the boy.

Unrelenting emphasizes not softening and showing pity, or lessening in force, harshness, or cruelty: »

He was unrelenting in his hatred.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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