immobile / inflexible
unbeweglich – unbeweglicher – am unbeweglichsten
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immobile
Not moving or unable to be moved; lacking mobility or remaining firmly in one place.
Nach dem Unfall lag sein Bein mehrere Wochen unbeweglich im Gips.
After the accident, his leg remained immobile in a cast for several weeks.
inflexible
Not flexible and unwilling or unable to adapt easily to new situations or ideas.
Die unbewegliche Verwaltung reagierte nur sehr langsam auf die neuen Anforderungen.
The inflexible administration responded very slowly to the new requirements.
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'Unbeweglich' (immobile / inflexible) consists of 'un-' and 'beweglich' (mobile / flexible). The prefix 'un-' reverses the meaning of the adjective and here indicates a lack of mobility or flexibility.
Nach der Operation blieb ihre Schulter zunächst unbeweglich.
After the operation, her shoulder initially remained immobile.
For the physical or spatial meaning, 'unbeweglich' (immobile) is often used with body parts, objects, and fixed positions. Typical patterns include 'unbeweglich liegen' (to lie motionless), 'unbeweglich sitzen' (to sit motionless), and 'unbeweglich bleiben' (to remain immobile).
Die Katze saß minutenlang unbeweglich vor dem Mauseloch.
The cat sat motionless in front of the mouse hole for several minutes.
When referring to people, attitudes, administrations, or structures, 'unbeweglich' (inflexible) usually describes a lack of willingness to adapt. When it refers to a body or object, however, it concerns a lack of physical or spatial movement.
Die unbewegliche Haltung der Leitung verhinderte eine schnelle Lösung.
The management's inflexible stance prevented a quick solution.
Der schwere Schrank blieb trotz aller Mühe unbeweglich an seinem Platz.
Despite everyone's efforts, the heavy cabinet remained firmly in place.
