Definition

Adjective: - Not adjustable: Describes something that cannot be changed, altered, or modified to fit different needs, positions, or conditions. It implies a fixed, permanent, or rigid state.

Usage and Examples

• General Description:

  • The seat in the old car was unadjustable, making long drives very uncomfortable.
  • This is an unadjustable wrench; you need a different size for each bolt.

• In Technical Contexts:

  • The thermostat is unadjustable and set to a constant 22 degrees Celsius.
  • The lens has an unadjustable focus, so it's only suitable for distant objects.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can describe rigid systems, rules, or attitudes that cannot be modified.
  • The company's unadjustable policies failed to account for individual circumstances.
  • He had an unadjustable mindset, refusing to consider any new ideas.

Variants and Related Words

• Unadjusted (adj): Not altered or changed to fit a standard or condition. Often used in statistics or psychology (e.g., ). Note: This is a different word meaning "not altered," not a direct variant of "unadjustable."
• Fixed (adj): Securely placed or fastened; stationary.
• Immutable (adj): Unchanging over time or unable to be changed (more formal).

Synonyms

• Fixed
• Rigid
• Immutable (formal)
• Inflexible
• Non-adjustable

Antonyms

• Adjustable
• Adaptable
• Flexible
• Modifiable
• Variable

Adjective

1. not adjustable