inflexibility

• 名词，指缺乏身体上的柔韧性，或指僵硬、不可改变、不肯通融的性质。

A noun referring to a lack of physical flexibility or the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe.

不可数

1. Lack of physical flexibilityB2formal

   The condition of being stiff or not easily bent, often referring to muscles or joints.

   身体僵硬

   • His inflexibility after the injury made it difficult to touch his toes.
   • Yoga helps to reduce physical inflexibility in older adults.
   • The athlete's inflexibility increased his risk of muscle strains.
   • Regular stretching can combat inflexibility caused by a sedentary lifestyle.

   同义词hardnessrigidityrigidnessstiffnesstensenesstightness

   反义词flexibilitypliabilitypliancysuppleness

2. Rigidity of character or rulesB2formal

   The quality of being unwilling to change opinions, decisions, or procedures; severe strictness.

   不灵活

   • The manager's inflexibility led to low employee morale.
   • Inflexibility in the legal system can sometimes cause unfair outcomes.
   • Her inflexibility regarding the deadline frustrated the whole team.
   • The company's inflexibility when adapting to new markets hurt its growth.

   同义词inflexiblenessintractabilityintransigenceobduracyobstinacyrigiditystubbornness

   反义词adaptabilityflexibilitygivepliability