Unpliable is an adjective used to describe something that is not easily bent, shaped or influenced. Some synonyms for unpliable may include rigid, inflexible, stubborn, unyielding, unresponsive, resistant, and unadaptable. These words depict a quality or characteristic of being uncompromising or resistant to change or influence. Other synonyms may include immovable, obdurate, intractable, and refractory. These words describe a level of resistance to alteration or bending. Unpliable can also be used to describe something that lacks flexibility or adaptability. Some synonyms that illustrate this meaning include stiff, unworkable, unwieldy, and hard to manage.