hidebound (Meaning)
hidebound (s)
stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
hidebound (a.)
Having the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; -- said of an animal.
Having the bark so close and constricting that it impedes the growth; -- said of trees.
Untractable; bigoted; obstinately and blindly or stupidly conservative.
Niggardly; penurious.
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hidebound Sentence Examples
- The hidebound tradition stifled any attempt at innovation within the organization.
- Her hidebound beliefs made it impossible for her to adapt to changing circumstances.
- The company's hidebound policies prevented it from keeping up with industry trends.
- The town's hidebound residents fiercely resisted any proposals for modernization.
- The hidebound nature of the government bureaucracy made it difficult for citizens to access essential services.
- The professor's hidebound lectures droned on, devoid of any originality or inspiration.
- The union's hidebound rules and regulations made it difficult for new members to join.
- The school's hidebound curriculum suffocated students' creativity and critical thinking skills.
- The hidebound ideology of the political party alienated a large portion of the electorate.
- The hidebound mindset of the old guard prevented the company from embracing the full potential of technology.
FAQs About the word hidebound
stubbornly conservative and narrow-mindedHaving the skin adhering so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; -- said of an animal.,
orthodox,traditional, conservative,reactionary, traditionalistic, devoted, conventional, staunch, old-school, unprogressive
liberal, radical, broad-minded, unconventional, nonconventional, unorthodox, open-minded, nontraditional, nonconservative, broad-minded
The hidebound tradition stifled any attempt at innovation within the organization.
Her hidebound beliefs made it impossible for her to adapt to changing circumstances.
The company's hidebound policies prevented it from keeping up with industry trends.
The town's hidebound residents fiercely resisted any proposals for modernization.
