unpliant

/ʌnˈplaɪənt/
adjective
  1. Not easily bent or flexible; stiff.
    • She tried to fold the unpliant cardboard, but it cracked instead.
    • The unpliant branches of the old oak tree refused to sway in the wind.
    • The leather was unpliant and needed oiling before it could be used for the belt.
  2. Not willing to adapt or yield; stubborn.
    • The negotiator remained unpliant, rejecting every offer that was made.
    • His unpliant nature made it hard for him to work in a team.
    • The child was unpliant about eating vegetables, no matter how they were prepared.
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