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unmalleable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Not capable of being shaped or altered.

Synonyms: inflexible, rigid, unyielding, unadaptable

Antonyms: malleable, flexible, adaptable

Sense 1:

Meaning: Unable to be influenced or persuaded.

Example sentence 1: Her strong opinions on the matter were completely unmalleable.

Example sentence 2: Despite their attempts, the stubborn child remained unmalleable to his parents' suggestions for improvement.

Sense 2:

Meaning: Difficult or impossible to hammer or shape into a desired form.

Example sentence 1: The metal used in the sculpture was so unmalleable that the artist struggled to mold it into the desired shape.

Example sentence 2: The frozen clay was unmalleable and resistant to the potter's efforts to shape it.

Sense 3:

Meaning: Not capable of being changed, modified, or altered.

Example sentence 1: The unwavering principles of an unmalleable character often prevent them from compromising their beliefs.

Example sentence 2: The government's strict policies on taxation proved unmalleable even under pressure from the opposition party.

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