Unpliable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈplaɪəbəl/

Definitions of unpliable

adjective not easily bent or shaped; inflexible

Example Sentences

A1 The clay was too unpliable to mold into the desired shape.

A2 The wire was too unpliable to bend easily.

B1 The leather was so unpliable that it was difficult to work with.

B2 The plastic material proved to be unpliable despite attempts to soften it.

C1 The steel was unusually unpliable, requiring special tools to manipulate.

C2 The fabric was unexpectedly unpliable, making it challenging to sew.

Examples of unpliable in a Sentence

formal The material used for the sculpture was too unpliable to mold into the desired shape.

informal I tried to bend the unpliable wire but it just wouldn't budge.

slang This gum is so unpliable, it's like chewing on a rock.

figurative Her mind was unpliable, resistant to new ideas or perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of unpliable

• past tense: unplied
• plural: unpliables
• comparative: more unpliable
• superlative: most unpliable
• present tense: unplies
• future tense: will unply
• perfect tense: have unplied
• continuous tense: is unplying
• singular: unpliable
• positive degree: unpliable
• infinitive: to unply
• gerund: unplying
• participle: unplied

Origin and Evolution of unpliable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unpliable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pliable' meaning 'easily bent or flexible'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unpliable' has continued to be used to describe something that is not easily bent or flexible, with a focus on rigidity or resistance to change.