Definitions and Examples of flexible, pliable, yielding
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Able to bend or change easily without breaking.
Example
The gymnast was so flexible that she could do a split with ease.
Easily bent or shaped without breaking.
Example
The clay was pliable enough to mold into any shape.
Willing to give in or compromise; not stubborn.
Example
She was yielding in her negotiations and was able to reach a compromise.
Key Differences: flexible vs pliable vs yielding
- 1Flexible describes something that can bend or change easily without breaking.
- 2Pliable describes something that is easily bent or shaped without breaking.
- 3Yielding describes someone who is willing to give in or compromise.
Effective Usage of flexible, pliable, yielding
- 1In the Workplace: Use these antonyms to describe work situations that require flexibility, adaptability, and compromise.
- 2In Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe people, objects, or situations that require flexibility or adaptability.
- 3In Writing: Use these antonyms to create vivid descriptions of characters, settings, and objects.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonflexible describe something that can bend or adapt to different situations. Flexible and pliable describe objects that can bend or change shape, while yielding describes someone who is willing to compromise. Use these antonyms to describe work situations, people, objects, or situations that require flexibility or adaptability.
