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hidebound

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective hidebound has 1 sense
  1. hidebound, traditionalist - stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
    Antonym: liberal (indirect, via conservative)

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Hidebound

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Resistant to change or new ideas; stubbornly conservative.

Example sentence: The hidebound manager refused to implement any of the team's innovative suggestions.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Narrow-minded; unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints.

Example sentence: His hidebound attitude prevented him from understanding the diverse perspectives of others.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Rigidly adhering to traditional or established rules, methods, or practices.

Example sentence: The hidebound professor insisted on teaching the course using outdated materials and techniques.

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