hidebound
Definition
Adjective: 1. Stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded: Describes a person, attitude, or system that is rigidly opposed to change, new ideas, or different ways of thinking. It implies being bound by tradition or strict rules.
Usage
The word "hidebound" is used to criticize an excessively traditional, inflexible, or intolerant perspective. It often describes institutions, ideologies, or people who are unwilling to adapt.
Examples
- The hidebound administration refused to consider any modern teaching methods.
- His hidebound views on art made him dismiss all contemporary work.
- Progress was slow due to the company's hidebound corporate culture.
Advanced Usage
- "hidebound by tradition": Extremely constrained or limited by traditional practices.
- The village's customs were hidebound by tradition, leaving no room for innovation.
- "hidebound thinking": A fixed, inflexible way of thinking.
- The project failed because of the manager's hidebound thinking.
Variants and Related Words
- Hideboundness (noun, rare): The quality or state of being hidebound.
- The hideboundness of the institution was its greatest weakness.
Synonyms
- Narrow-minded: Not willing to accept ideas different from one's own.
- Illiberal: Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
- Reactionary: Opposing political or social progress or reform.
- Dogmatic: Inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true.
Antonyms
- Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas.
- Progressive: Favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
- Liberal: Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
Adjective
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stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
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