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adaptable

[uh-dap-tuh-buhl] / əˈdæp tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
able or willing to change
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compliant flexible malleable resilient versatile
WEAK
adjustable all around alterable can-do changeable conformable convertible ductile easygoing hanging loose modifiable moldable plastic pliable pliant supple tractable variable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inflexible rigid stiff
WEAK
intractable unadaptable

Example Sentences

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Yet from that point on, he proved to be remarkably adaptable, maintaining his livelihood as a painter through religious and political turmoil aplenty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The brand works with people with disabilities to create adaptable jeans, stoma bags, and other pieces of clothing.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Bacteria are remarkably adaptable, thriving in some of the harshest places on Earth, from boiling hot springs to deep freezes far below zero.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

We stay adaptable through yearly retreats, often at Pixar, to reassess our strategy and think creatively about the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

She sobbed and stomped for days; Jasmine was more adaptable.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead