inflexibility

/in,fleksə'biliti/
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inflexibility

The coach noted the gymnast's inflexibility during the stretching routine.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality of being rigid and rigorously severe: The state of being unwilling or unable to change one's views, methods, or behavior; strictness and lack of compromise.
    • A lack of physical flexibility: The physical property of a material or object that cannot be easily bent, stretched, or changed in shape.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The manager's inflexibility on the new policy frustrated the team. (The manager's unwillingness to change the new policy frustrated the team.)
    • The inflexibility of the metal rod made it unsuitable for the project. (The metal rod's inability to bend made it unsuitable for the project.)
    • His inflexibility in negotiations led to a stalemate. (His refusal to compromise in negotiations led to a deadlock.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Inflexibility of thought": A fixed mindset or an unwillingness to consider new ideas.
    • The project failed due to the team leader's inflexibility of thought.
  • "Structural inflexibility": Used in engineering or biology to describe a system or part that lacks the capacity to adapt or bend.
    • The bridge's design had a critical structural inflexibility.
Variants and Related Words
  • Inflexible (adj): Not able to be changed or adapted; rigid.
    • He has an inflexible routine.
  • Flexibility (n): The opposite quality; the ability to bend or adapt easily.
    • Yoga improves physical flexibility.
Synonyms
  • Rigidity: The inability to be changed or adapted.
  • Stiffness: The physical property of being rigid.
  • Unyieldingness: Refusing to give way or compromise.
  • Intransigence: Unwillingness to change one's views or agree about something.
Antonyms
  • Flexibility: The quality of bending easily without breaking; adaptability.
  • Pliability: Easily bent; flexible.
  • Malleability: Capable of being shaped or formed.
Related Phrases
  • "Show inflexibility": To demonstrate a rigid attitude.
    • The committee showed great inflexibility on the budget issue.
  • "Inflexibility in the rules": Refers to rules that are strict and allow for no exceptions.
    • The inflexibility in the rules caused hardship for many applicants.
inflexibility

The coach noted the gymnast's inflexibility during the stretching routine.

Noun
  1. the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
  2. a lack of physical flexibility

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