flexibility
Meaning
Flexibility refers to the quality of being adaptable or pliable in response to changing circumstances or demands, encompassing both physical attributes, such as the ability to bend without breaking, and metaphorical applications, such as the capacity to a
💡 While often associated with physical traits, flexibility in a professional context emphasizes adaptability and responsiveness rather than mere willingness to change; it is important not to conflate flexibility with indecisiveness.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
the
morning
meeting
was
postponed
,
Leyla
rearranged
her
plans
without
hesitation
to
keep
the
day
productive
.
She
values
flexibility
in
her
routine
,
so
she
moved
a
client
call
to
the
afternoon
and
used
the
quiet
hours
to
complete
a
report
.
Because
the
office
was
quieter
than
usual
,
she
concentrated
on
tasks
that
required
deeper
thought
and
postponed
administrative
chores
.
Her
ability
to
adapt
meant
she
finished
the
report
earlier
than
expected
and
could
offer
constructive
feedback
to
her
team
.
At
five
,
she
left
the
office
feeling
satisfied
that
a
modest
adjustment
had
improved
both
her
productivity
and
mood
.
Common Phrases
cognitive flexibility
organizational flexibility
flexibility in decision-making
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