Spanish word

inflexible

Pronunciation

IPA/inflekˈsiβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinflexible

Example

Mi jefe es inflexible con los horarios.

My boss is inflexible about schedules.

Illustration for inflexible (inflexible)

More examples

Los horarios son inflexibles y no permiten cambios.

The schedules are inflexible and do not allow changes.

Core concept

A bolt that cannot be turned.

Common phrases

  • mantenerse inflexible

    remain inflexible

  • normas inflexibles

    inflexible rules

  • horarios inflexibles

    inflexible schedules

Similar words

estricto: Applies rules and timetables with firm severity and exacting standards.
rígido: Mentally or behaviorally stiff, unable to adapt smoothly to change.
intransigente: Unwilling to concede or negotiate, holding firm to set demands.
terco: Persistently refuses to change a personal view even when persuaded.

Definition in Spanish

Que no cambia sus decisiones o normas fácilmente y muestra poca disposición a ceder.

Word origin

From Latin inflexibilis (in- 'not' + flexibilis 'bendable'), originally 'not bendable' and later used figuratively for decisions, norms, or people who do not yield.

Usage tips

  • When used about a person, inflexible sounds harsh, so speakers often soften it with tiende a ser inflexible or with poco flexible, and the adjective commonly appears with con to mark what is rigid.

Other meanings

  • stubbornadjective
  • strictadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • inflexibilidadinflexibilitynoun

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