Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unmalleable

Adjective

/ʌnˈmæl.i.ə.bəl/

Definition

Not capable of being shaped or formed; rigid.

Examples

The steel used in construction is often unmalleable, providing strong support.
Unlike gold, which is malleable, lead is typically seen as unmalleable due to its rigidity.
The sculptor found the stone too unmalleable to carve into the desired shape.

Meaning

Unmalleable describes a material or substance that cannot be easily molded or adjusted in shape. It often refers to metals that cannot be beaten into thin sheets or formed into different shapes.