unstretchable
Refuses to extend
Unstretchable describes material that resists being pulled longer or wider: The unstretchable canvas held its shape under load.
The word applies literally to fabrics, plastics, or fibers that lack elasticity, and figuratively to things that cannot be extended: an unstretchable budget, an unstretchable deadline.
Resistant to deformation
- nonelasticUnable to stretch
- nonstretchableUnable to extend
- rigidUnable to bend
- stiffNot easily bent
taut · firm · tight · unyielding · inflexible · unbending · unpliable · unextendable
Unable to bend
unbending · inflexible · unyielding · firm · taut · fixed · set · uncompressible
Restricted in extent
- finiteHaving definite bounds
- boundedConfined within limits
- confinedKept within bounds
- restrictedLimited in scope
constrained · fixed · set · capped · predetermined · definite · unchangeable · immutable
Made more resistant
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- toughDurable and strong
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
heavy-duty · resilient · strong · tear-resistant · rugged · ripstop · abrasion-resistant · load-bearing
inelastic
Resistant to deformation
- nonelasticUnable to stretch
- nonstretchableUnable to extend
- rigidUnable to bend
stiff · taut · firm · tight · unyielding · inflexible · unbending · unpliable · unextendable · woven
rigid
Unable to bend
stiff · unbending · inflexible · unyielding · firm · taut · fixed · set · uncompressible · dense
limited
Restricted in extent
restricted · constrained · fixed · set · capped · predetermined · definite · unchangeable · immutable · nonnegotiable
reinforced
Made more resistant
hard-wearing · heavy-duty · resilient · strong · tear-resistant · rugged · ripstop · abrasion-resistant · load-bearing
unstretchablestretchable
Capable of being extended
elastic · stretchy · flexible · pliable · extensible
stretch, stretching, stretched, stretcher, stretches, outstretch, stretchiness, stretchable, overstretch