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ductile Synonyms

Another word for ductile

Choosing another word for ductile depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Capable of being drawn out into a thin wire or deformed without fracturing or losing toughness (especially of a metal).

Usage Example

"Copper is highly malleable, making it ideal for manufacturing electrical wiring."

Strong
malleable
pliable
plicant
tensile
plastic
flexible
supple

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily led, influenced, or persuaded; docile or compliant.

Usage Example

"The committee sought a tractable candidate who would readily follow the board's directives."

Strongest
tractable
docile
Strong
compliant
amenable
biddable
yielding
impressionable

Opposites of ductile

The opposite of ductile shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

intractable
brittle
obstinate
stubborn
obdurate
recalcitrant
rigid
inflexible
See all opposites of ductile

• Nearby Words

duckwalk
ducky
duct
ductile
ducting
ductless
ductwork

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ductile. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ductile
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