What is another word for inflexibility?
Synonyms for inflexibility
in·flex·i·bil·i·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
inflexibility, inflexiblenessnoun
a lack of physical flexibility
Synonyms:
inflexibleness, rigidity, rigidnessAntonyms:
flexibleness, flexibilityinflexibility, rigidity, rigidnessnoun
the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe
Synonyms:
inflexibleness, rigidity, rigidnessAntonyms:
flexibleness, flexibility
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
inflexibilitynoun
Synonyms:
stiffness, inflexiblenessinflexibilitynoun
Synonyms:
pertinacity, doggedness, stubbornness, obstinacyinflexibilitynoun
Synonyms:
firmness, resolution, perseverance, tenacity of purpose
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
inflexibilitynoun
Synonyms:
rigidity, stiffness, firmness, pertinacity, obstinacy, steadfastness
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#23226 | stiffness | |
#31409 | rigidity | |
#89110 | immobility | |
#94809 | strictness | |
#95824 | inflexibility | |
#109236 | intransigence |
Translations for inflexibility
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- inflexibilitatCatalan, Valencian
- inflexibilidadSpanish
- inflexibilitéFrench
- inflexibilidadeGalician
- inflessibilitàItalian
- inflexibilidadePortuguese
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