inflexibility

Meanings

• lack of willingness to change or adapt

  - "The manager's inflexibility led to a poor work environment."
  - "Despite the student's clear struggle with the material, the teacher's inflexibility prevented any accommodation from being made."

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Synonyms

inflexibleness , obstinacy , rigidity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inflexibility
flexibility , adaptability , malleability , compliance , yielding

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Homophones

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1. inflexion, inflexions
   

2. inflexive, inflexives
   

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Variants

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inflexibilities , inflexibility , inflexible , inflexibleness , inflexiblenesses , inflexibly

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Forms

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inflexible, inflexibleness, inflexibly, inflexiblenesses, inflexiblenessfully, inflexiblenesslessly

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Etymology

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from the Latin 'inflexibilis', meaning 'unbending, unyielding'.

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1. Rigidity: Rigidity is a term used to describe a lack of flexibility or adaptability. Rigidity can refer to a physical inability to bend or move, as well as a mental or emotional inflexibility. Rigidity can lead to poor communication, misunderstandings, and strained relationships. Inflexibility can also hinder progress and innovation, as rigid individuals or organizations may be resistant to change and new ideas.

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Culture

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Inflexibility is often viewed as a negative trait, particularly in the context of interpersonal relationships or organizational management. Inflexibility can lead to poor communication, misunderstandings, and strained relationships. Inflexibility can also hinder progress and innovation, as inflexible individuals or organizations may be resistant to change and new ideas. In popular culture, inflexibility is often depicted as a comedic or negative trait, particularly in the context of interpersonal relationships or organizational management.

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