hidebound — unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention; rigid in thinking
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention; rigid in thinking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪdbaʊnd/
Korean meaning: 전통이나 관습에 얽매여 변화를 거부하는, 고지식한, 완고한
Korean pronunciation: **하이드**바운드
Example Sentences
- My hidebound grandfather still insists on using a flip phone in 2024.
- The company's hidebound policies prevented any innovation or creative solutions.
- She was too hidebound to try the new sushi restaurant, preferring her usual burger joint.
hidebound
ADJECTIVE//ˈhaɪdbaʊnd//
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention; rigid in thinking
an elderly executive sits with arms crossed and a stern frown while a young presenter shows a tablet with innovative designs. The executive turns his head away dismissively and waves his hand to reject the modern proposal. The presenter looks frustrated as their creative digital presentation is completely ignored. Other younger colleagues around the table lean forward with interest but glance nervously at the rigid executive. The executive's body language shows complete unwillingness to consider anything new or different. someone being hidebound, unwilling to change because of tradition and rigid thinking
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Origin
From the literal condition of cattle whose hide (skin) becomes so tight it restricts movement, originally describing malnourished animals. This physical condition was metaphorically applied to people with rigid, inflexible thinking.
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“My hidebound grandfather still insists on using a flip phone in 2024.”
“The company's hidebound policies prevented any innovation or creative solutions.”
“She was too hidebound to try the new sushi restaurant, preferring her usual burger joint.”
“The hidebound academic institution finally agreed to offer online courses after decades of resistance.”
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