buttoned-down (Meaning)

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buttoned-down (s)

unimaginatively conventional

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.

unimaginatively conventional

traditional, conventional, conservative, hidebound, paleoconservative, orthodox, traditionalistic, old-fashioned, standpat, die-hard

antiestablishment, unorthodox, nonconventional, modern, nonconservative, revolutionary, antiestablishment, liberal, extremist, radical

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.