B1 — Intermediateadjective
flessibile
flexible, adaptable, open
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
adattabileduttilemalleabileapertoaccomodante
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rigidotestardoinflessibileostinatointransigente
Usage note
'Flessibile' is both literal and figurative (flexible personality). 'Adattabile' focuses on adapting. 'Duttile' is slightly literary (ductile, malleable). 'Malleabile' can be negative (easily manipulated). 'Accomodante' means accommodating, easy-going.
Example
"In questo lavoro bisogna essere flessibili e adattarsi ai cambiamenti."
"In this job you need to be flexible and adapt to changes."
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