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ossified

adjective

/ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

Meaning

Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.

The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.

hardened, rigid, inflexible, fossilized

flexible, adaptable

ossified structure, ossified system, ossified attitude, ossified tradition

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Related to the mental processes of learning, remembering, and problem-solving abilities.

Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.

Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something.

carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete