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demonstrate inflexibility

[/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪt ɪnˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/]
verb phrase
demonstrar inflexibilidade
1. to show or display a lack of willingness to change one's mind, adapt, or compromise
The manager demonstrated inflexibility by refusing to consider any alternative solutions.
O gerente demonstrou inflexibilidade ao recusar-se a considerar qualquer solução alternativa.
2. to exhibit rigidity or stubbornness in one's position, beliefs, or methods
She demonstrated inflexibility in her approach to the negotiations.
Ela demonstrou inflexibilidade em sua abordagem às negociações.
NYC Slang
be stubborn as a mule; dig in your heels
Synonyms
show rigiditydisplay stubbornnessexhibit intransigencereveal obstinacymanifest unyieldingness
Antonyms
demonstrate flexibilityshow adaptabilitydisplay opennessexhibit compromisereveal willingness to change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar inflexibilidade
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar inflexibilidade
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
demonstrar inflexibilidade
no significant regional variation
Portugal
demonstrar inflexibilidade
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

dig in one's heels
stand firm
take a hard line
hold one's ground
refuse to budge
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