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Added 9 October 2026

inflexible

/ɪnˈflɛksəbl̩/ adjective

In Latin: rigens Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about inflexible at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Incapable of change.
a man of inflexible purpose
Not making concessions.
took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks
Resistant to being bent.
an inflexible iron bar

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French inflexible, from Latin īnflexibilis. See also in- + flexible.

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