Synonyms of inflexible
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for inflexible is stiff. Other synonyms of inflexible are rigid, unyielding and firm. The opposite of inflexible is flexible.
Synonyms and similar words for inflexible
adjectiveNot flexible; not capable of bending or being bent.
- stiffRigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
- rigidStiff, rather than flexible.
- firm
- unyieldingNot giving in; not bending; stubborn.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- unflexibleNot flexible.
Opposite of inflexible
adjectiveMore antonyms
- flexibleCapable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
Meaning of inflexible
- adjective Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent.
- adjective Not willing to change, e.g. one's opinion or habits.
- adjective Not able to be changed or adapted to circumstances.
inflexible in other languages
Questions about synonyms of inflexible
- What is another word for inflexible?
- Inflexible has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stiff, rigid, unyielding and firm.
- What is the opposite of inflexible?
- The opposite of inflexible is flexible.
- What does inflexible mean?
- Inflexible means not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent.
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