Basic

inflexible

/ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

in · flex · i · ble ɪn · ˈflɛk · sə · bl

English Definition

adj. unwilling to change or compromise

中文释义

不灵活的

Significado en Español

inflexible

한국어 뜻

융통성 없는, 경직된

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

không linh hoạt, cứng nhắc

Example Sentence

The rules here are strict and inflexible.

这里的规定严格且不容变通。

Synonyms

rigid stubborn unyielding

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “inflexible”:

A flexible
B pliable
C rigid
D adaptable

Show answer

C — rigid. “inflexible” means adj. unwilling to change or compromise

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ manager flatly refused to change the rules for anyone at all.

A flexible
B easygoing
C inflexible
D adaptable

Show answer

C — inflexible. “inflexible” means adj. unwilling to change or compromise

Common questions about “inflexible”

What does “inflexible” mean?

inflexible — adj. unwilling to change or compromise. In Chinese: 不灵活的.

How do you pronounce “inflexible”?

inflexible is pronounced /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · flex · i · ble.

How do you use “inflexible” in a sentence?

The rules here are strict and inflexible. (这里的规定严格且不容变通。)

What are synonyms for “inflexible”?

rigid, stubborn, unyielding — all close in meaning to inflexible (adj. unwilling to change or compromise).

Is “inflexible” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. inflexible appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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inflexible

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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