inflexibly
adverb
Simple meaning
With a firmness that resists all importunity or persuasion.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnfˈlɛksəbli
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Definition
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adverb
With a firmness that resists all importunity or persuasion; in an inflexible, unyielding or immovable manner; relentlessly.
“`You will--because you must!,' Madam told her inflexibly.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: With a firmness that resists all importunity or persuasion; in an inflexible, unyielding or immovable manner; relentlessly.
Used this way, inflexibly is a common word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
“`You will--because you must!,' Madam told her inflexibly.”
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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- “`You will--because you must!,' Madam told her inflexibly.”adverb
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