Unbudgeable: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when describing something or someone that absolutely cannot be moved or persuaded, often in a stubborn or resistant way.

• Her opinion on the matter was unbudgeable.
• The rock was unbudgeable despite all their efforts.

Commonly used to describe physical objects that cannot be moved, or metaphorically for a person or policy that is rigid and unchangeable.

• The statue was so heavy, it felt immovable.
• His beliefs were immovable, regardless of the evidence presented.

Often describes something that doesn't give way under pressure, both literally and figuratively. It can have a slightly negative connotation when referring to people who are stubborn.

• The material was unyielding even under extreme pressure.
• She was unyielding in her demands for better working conditions.

Describes a person or thing that does not bend or change easily. This can refer to both physical rigidity and a lack of adaptability in behavior or thought.

• The rules were inflexible and had to be followed exactly.
• His schedule was so inflexible that he couldn't make time for anything new.