unmalleability
/'ʌn,mæliə'biliti/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The quality or state of being unmalleable; a lack of malleability. This refers to the physical property of a material that cannot be easily shaped, formed, or bent by hammering or pressure without breaking. 2. (Figurative) Inflexibility, rigidity. Used to describe a person's character, ideas, or attitudes that are resistant to change, influence, or adaptation.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Physical Property):
- The unmalleability of the hardened steel made it unsuitable for the intricate forging process.
- Due to its unmalleability, cast iron is often used where rigidity is more important than shapeability.
- Noun (Figurative):
- The manager's unmalleability on company policy frustrated employees who suggested improvements.
- His ideological unmalleability prevented any meaningful compromise during the negotiations.
Advanced Usage
- "The unmalleability of...": A common construction to specify the subject of the inflexibility.
- The discussion highlighted the unmalleability of his core beliefs.
- Used in technical or formal contexts to describe a fundamental property, often in contrast to "malleability."
- The alloy's value lies in the balance between strength and unmalleability.
Variants and Related Words
- Unmalleable (adj): Not malleable; not capable of being shaped or changed.
- The clay became unmalleable after firing.
- She was unmalleable in her opposition to the plan.
- Malleability (n): The quality of being malleable; the opposite property.
- Inflexibility (n): The quality of being unwilling or unable to change.
- Rigidity (n): The inability to be bent or changed.
Synonyms
- (Physical) Hardness, stiffness, brittleness.
- (Figurative) Intransigence, obstinacy, stubbornness, unyieldingness.
Antonyms
- (Physical) Malleability, plasticity, ductility, flexibility.
- (Figurative) Flexibility, adaptability, pliability, receptiveness.
Noun
- a lack of malleability