buttoned-down Synonyms
Strongest:
- liberal
- antiestablishment
- progressive
- radical
- nontraditional
- nonconservative
- modern
- extremist
- antiestablishment
- nonconservative
- nontraditional
- unconventional
- nonconventional
- unorthodox
- revolutionary
- extremist
- nonconventional
- revolutionary
- unconventional
- broad-minded
- progressive
- radical
- broad-minded
- unorthodox
- liberal
- modern
Strong:
- nonconformist
- antitraditional
- advanced
- open-minded
- nonorthodox
- nonorthodox
- large-minded
- open-minded
- antitraditional
- contemporary
- large-minded
- contemporary
- nonconformist
- advanced
Weak:
buttoned-down Meaning
buttoned-down (s)
unimaginatively conventional
buttoned-down Sentence Examples
- The buttoned-down executive always maintained a reserved demeanor in the boardroom.
- In his buttoned-down attire, he exuded an air of professionalism wherever he went.
- The buttoned-down culture of the corporation stifled creativity and innovation.
- She adhered to the company's buttoned-down dress code, opting for conservative suits and blouses.
- Despite his buttoned-down appearance, he harbored a rebellious spirit beneath the surface.
- The buttoned-down nature of the small town left little room for eccentricity or deviation from tradition.
- The buttoned-down shirt and tie seemed to be his uniform, even on weekends.
- She found the buttoned-down atmosphere of the law firm stifling, longing for a more relaxed work environment.
- He struggled to fit into the buttoned-down culture of the corporate world, feeling out of place among the suits and ties.
- The school's buttoned-down administration enforced strict rules and regulations, leaving little room for spontaneity or individual expression.
FAQs About the word buttoned-down
unimaginatively conventional
conservative, conventional,traditional, standpat, paleoconservative, old-line, old-fashioned, orthodox, die-hard, ultraconservative
liberal, antiestablishment, progressive, radical, nontraditional, nonconservative, modern, extremist, antiestablishment, nonconservative
The buttoned-down executive always maintained a reserved demeanor in the boardroom.
In his buttoned-down attire, he exuded an air of professionalism wherever he went.
The buttoned-down culture of the corporation stifled creativity and innovation.
She adhered to the company's buttoned-down dress code, opting for conservative suits and blouses.
