inflexibility

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The 57-year-old has built a reputation as a reformer intent on curbing the waste of public money and attracting EU funds, but has been criticised for his "inflexibility".

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The needs of neurodivergent students force academics to confront a bias in which needless inflexibility is equated with academic rigor, said Lisa García Bedolla, vice provost for graduate studies, who is leading the effort.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

This inherent inflexibility limits the ability of these organisms to explore new genetic variation and effectively adapt to dynamic environmental conditions.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2024

Such prisoners often struggle with overstimulation, inflexibility and trouble with complex directions, resulting in strong reactions that can lead to further discipline.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024

His inflexibility and blindness ill become a leader, for a leader must temper justice with mercy.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela