Pronunciation: /ɪnˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/
noun the quality of being unwilling to change or compromise
A1 Her inflexibility caused problems in the group project.
A2 The manager's inflexibility led to low employee morale.
B1 The inflexibility of the company's policies made it difficult for employees to suggest new ideas.
B2 The inflexibility of the law left no room for interpretation in the court case.
C1 The inflexibility of the government's stance on the issue caused tension among the population.
C2 The inflexibility of the CEO's decisions ultimately led to the downfall of the company.
adjective describing someone or something as not easily bending or adapting
A1 Her inflexibility in following the rules caused problems in the group project.
A2 The inflexibility of the schedule made it difficult for me to attend all the classes.
B1 The manager's inflexibility in considering alternative solutions led to a decrease in employee morale.
B2 The company's inflexibility in negotiating terms resulted in the deal falling through.
C1 The professor's inflexibility regarding deadlines made it challenging for students to manage their workload.
C2 The government's inflexibility in changing policies has led to widespread criticism and protests.
formal The company's inflexibility in adapting to market changes ultimately led to its downfall.
informal His inflexibility in trying new foods makes it difficult to take him out to eat.
slang She's so inflexible, she never wants to change her plans for anything.
figurative The inflexibility of the old oak tree in the storm symbolized the strength and resilience of nature.
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