Inflexibly: meaning, definitions and examples
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inflexibly
[ ɪnˈflɛksəbli ]
in a rigid or unyielding manner
Inflexibly means in a way that is unwilling to change or compromise, stubbornly, or unyieldingly. It describes a person's behavior or attitude that is firm and not easily swayed.
Synonyms
rigidly, stubbornly, unyieldingly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| inflexibly |
Used when describing an inability or unwillingness to change routine, rules, or plans, often perceived neutrally or slightly negative.
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| rigidly |
Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe strict adherence to rules, structures, or patterns, usually perceived negatively due to lack of adaptability.
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| unyieldingly |
Used to describe someone or something that does not give way to pressure, often in the face of challenges or opposition. This can have a positive or neutral connotation depending on the context.
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| stubbornly |
Typically used in informal contexts when describing someone determined not to change their attitude or position on something, generally carrying a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- She held inflexibly to her beliefs, refusing to consider any other viewpoint.
- The manager inflexibly enforced the company's rules, even in difficult situations.
Translations
Translations of the word "inflexibly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inflexivelmente
🇮🇳 अडिग रूप से
🇩🇪 unflexibel
🇮🇩 tak kenal kompromi
🇺🇦 негнучко
🇵🇱 nieelastycznie
🇯🇵 融通が利かない
🇫🇷 inflexiblement
🇪🇸 inflexiblemente
🇹🇷 esnek olmayan bir şekilde
🇰🇷 융통성 없이
🇸🇦 بشكل غير مرن
🇨🇿 nepružně
🇸🇰 nepružne
🇨🇳 不灵活地
🇸🇮 neprožno
🇮🇸 ósveigjanlega
🇰🇿 икемсіз түрде
🇬🇪 უხეში
🇦🇿 sərt şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera inflexible
Etymology
The word 'inflexibly' is derived from the adjective 'inflexible,' which comes from the Latin word 'inflexibilis,' meaning 'not easily bent' or 'unyielding.' The term has been in use since the late 16th century, evolving to its current adverb form to describe actions or behaviors that are rigid and uncompromising.