inflexibility

[/ɪnˌfleksəˈbɪləti/]

nounfemininepl: inflexibilities

inflexibilidade

1. The quality of being unwilling or unable to change or adapt

The inflexibility of the company's policies frustrated many employees.

A inflexibilidade das políticas da empresa frustrou muitos funcionários.

2. Lack of physical flexibility or bendability

The inflexibility of the old metal beam made it unsuitable for the modern design.

A inflexibilidade da viga de metal antiga a tornou inadequada para o design moderno.

3. Rigidity in thinking or approach

His inflexibility in negotiations prevented any agreement.

Sua inflexibilidade nas negociações impediu qualquer acordo.

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General Brazilian

inflexibilidade

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

inflexibilidade

Common in business and formal contexts

Portugal

inflexibilidade

Standard European Portuguese usage

cast in stone (something immovable and unchangeable)

set in one's ways (unwilling to change)

a hard line (an inflexible approach or position)

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