inflexibility
/ˌɪnflɛksəˈbɪlɪti/
in · flex · i · bil · i · ty
ˌɪn · flɛk · sə · ˈbɪl · ɪ · ti
English Definition
n. unwillingness to change or compromise
Significado en Español
inflexibilidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tính không linh hoạt, sự cứng nhắc
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Example Sentence
His inflexibility made teamwork difficult.
他的固执让团队合作变得困难。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “inflexibility”:
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A
rigidity
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B
openness
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C
flexibility
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D
adaptability
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A — rigidity.
“inflexibility” means n. unwillingness to change or compromise
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His stubborn ______ made it completely impossible to reach a fair deal.
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A
flexibility
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B
inflexibility
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C
openness
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D
cooperation
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B — inflexibility.
“inflexibility” means n. unwillingness to change or compromise
Common questions about “inflexibility”
What does “inflexibility” mean?
inflexibility — n. unwillingness to change or compromise. In Chinese: 不灵活.
How do you pronounce “inflexibility”?
inflexibility is pronounced /ˌɪnflɛksəˈbɪlɪti/. It breaks into 6 syllables: in · flex · i · bil · i · ty.
How do you use “inflexibility” in a sentence?
His inflexibility made teamwork difficult. (他的固执让团队合作变得困难。)
What are synonyms for “inflexibility”?
rigidity, stubbornness, obstinacy — all close in meaning to inflexibility (n. unwillingness to change or compromise).
Is “inflexibility” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. inflexibility appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
