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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
These dishes are powerful but also inflexible.
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New Atlas,
30 May 2026
The resulting number tends to be inflexible and overly conservative.
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ABC News,
26 May 2026
However, binding caps that are too inflexible can limit our ability to respond to emergencies, economic downturns, or critical investments in infrastructure, national security, and public health.
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Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2026
But Larissa, a nurse always at the ready with syringe full of sedatives, is inflexible about Katie remaining at home.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflexible
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
The resulting number tends to be inflexible and overly conservative.
—
ABC News,
26 May 2026
However, binding caps that are too inflexible can limit our ability to respond to emergencies, economic downturns, or critical investments in infrastructure, national security, and public health.
—
Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2026
But Larissa, a nurse always at the ready with syringe full of sedatives, is inflexible about Katie remaining at home.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflexible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflexible
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Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.
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Policies Vary by Location As generous as Aldi’s approach can be, there are a few places where the rules are solid and unchangeable.
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Instead of forcing business owners to constantly upload mountains of paper invoices or rigid bank statements, Magellan monitors the real-time transactions flowing directly through its platform.
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The trust could provide financial support for a broad group of beneficiaries defined by you, rather than by rigid family-tree relationships.
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Without stricter coordination, brightness limits, debris controls, disposal rules, and international capacity planning, the next space race could damage the orbital lanes on which modern life now depends.
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Not a whole lot, admittedly, since there was reportedly a strict no-phone policy for guests (as well as event staff and security).
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Colombia earned its passage into the round of 16 with a 1-0 win over stubborn Ghana.
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Pickle Robot’s Physical AI unloaders tackle the dock door bottleneck, which is a stubborn pain point in inbound logistics, while AmbiStack handles the structured, high-volume stacking that feeds downstream operations.
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The soccer world has moved on from the idea that a coach must share his players' blood and that a team’s identity is just a reflection of an unchanging national character.
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Typically, people recover meteorites in geologically unchanging regions, such as deserts or ice fields, where the meteorites stand out against the landscape.
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How to Restore Absorbency to Towels To restore absorbency to stiff towels, Sokolowski recommends performing a deep clean.
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Vigorously whisk remaining 1 cup of cream with powdered sugar in a large bowl until medium-stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Every cybersecurity article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors.
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This improves both customer and agent experience, while still meeting rigorous business standards around accuracy, reliability, and risk management.
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While waiting to go to court, Zaayer remained adamant that Shawna needed to go to prison but was also convinced that David — who worked at the nearby jail — was protecting his wife from receiving an adequate punishment, per The Guardian.
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But Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has been adamant that there are not enough votes in the Senate to pass the legislation, given the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
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“Inflexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflexible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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