The Opposite(Antonym) of “flexible”
The antonyms of flexible are inflexible, rigid, and stiff. These words describe the opposite of being able to bend, adapt, or change easily.
Explore all Antonyms of “flexible”
Definitions and Examples of inflexible, rigid, stiff
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not capable of bending or changing easily; unwilling to compromise or adjust.
Example
His boss was inflexible about the deadline and refused to extend it.
Stiff and not able to bend or move easily; strict and inflexible in rules or procedures.
Example
The new dress code was so rigid that employees were not allowed to wear anything other than suits and ties.
Not easily bent or flexible; lacking ease or grace of movement.
Example
After sitting in the same position for hours, his back became stiff and sore.
Key Differences: inflexible vs rigid vs stiff
- 1Inflexible describes a person or thing that is unwilling or unable to change or compromise.
- 2Rigid describes something that is stiff and not able to bend or move easily, or a person who is strict and inflexible in rules or procedures.
- 3Stiff describes something that is not easily bent or flexible, or a person who lacks ease or grace of movement.
Effective Usage of inflexible, rigid, stiff
- 1Workplace: Use these antonyms to describe work environments, rules, or procedures that are too strict or inflexible.
- 2Physical Health: Use stiff to describe physical discomfort or pain caused by lack of flexibility or movement.
- 3Personality Traits: Use inflexible and rigid to describe people who are stubborn, uncompromising, or set in their ways.
Remember this!
The antonyms of flexible are inflexible, rigid, and stiff. Use these words to describe work environments, rules, or procedures that are too strict or inflexible, physical discomfort or pain caused by lack of flexibility or movement, and personality traits of people who are stubborn, uncompromising, or set in their ways.
