Inflexible
(adjective)
- Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
- Stiff and unyielding; unwilling or unable to change.
- Strict and unyielding in one's opinions, attitudes, or beliefs.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from french inflexible or late latin inflexibilis, from in- "not" + flexibilis "flexible".
Examples:
- The metal was inflexible and wouldn't bend.
- She had an inflexible personality and wouldn't change her mind.
- He was inflexible in his political views.
- An inflexible schedule made it difficult to make changes.
- The company's inflexible policies caused frustration among employees.