show inflexibility

[/ʃoʊ ɪnˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/]
verb phrase
demonstrar inflexibilidade
1. to display or exhibit a rigid, unyielding, or unbending attitude or stance; to refuse to adapt or compromise
The manager continued to show inflexibility despite the team's reasonable requests for schedule changes.
O gerente continuou a demonstrar inflexibilidade apesar dos pedidos razoáveis do time para mudanças de horário.
2. to manifest unwillingness to change one's position, opinion, or approach
By refusing to negotiate, he showed inflexibility in the business dealings.
Ao recusar-se a negociar, ele demonstrou inflexibilidade nas negociações comerciais.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, showing inflexibility is generally viewed negatively in collaborative settings, though it can be respected in contexts where principles are at stake. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, terms like 'inflexibilidade' and 'rigidez' are often used in formal or institutional contexts, while more colloquial alternatives are preferred in casual speech.
NYC Slang
refusing to bend; staying hard; not budging
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show rigiditydisplay stubbornnessdemonstrate intransigenceexhibit obstinacyshow resistance to change
Antonyms / Antônimos
show flexibilitydemonstrate adaptabilityexhibit willingness to compromisedisplay openness to change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar inflexibilidade
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar dureza
More colloquial; literally 'show hardness'
São Paulo
demonstrar falta de flexibilidade
More formal, business-oriented usage
Portugal
demonstrar inflexibilidade
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; can also use 'mostrar rigidez'

Related Words

inflexibleinflexibilityrigidstubbornunyieldingintransigent

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's guns
not give an inch
stand one's ground
hold firm
dig in one's heels
manter-se firme
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