1. the quality or state of being unable or unwilling to bend, change, or adapt; rigidity or stubbornness
Usage: abstract noun; typically used in formal or academic contexts

Examples

• The inflexibleness of the old rules made it difficult for the organization to adapt to modern needs.
• Her inflexibleness in negotiations prevented any compromise from being reached.
• The inflexibleness of the material made it unsuitable for the project.
• His inflexibleness about tradition alienated younger members of the family.
• The inflexibleness of the schedule left no room for unexpected changes.
• We need to address the inflexibleness in our approach to problem-solving.