Hidebound
adjective
Unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention.
She was criticized for her hidebound conservatism.
Often appears as...
- hidebound tradition
- hidebound attitude
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Disapproving
adjective
Narrow and rigid in opinion.
He is hidebound in his religious views.
Often appears as...
- hidebound opinion
- hidebound views
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Disapproving
adjective
Hindered or restrained by very tight skin.
After the burn, the patient's skin became hidebound.
Often appears as...
- hidebound skin
- hidebound condition
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Technical
adjective
Unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention.
She was criticized for her hidebound conservatism.
Often appears as...
- hidebound tradition
- hidebound attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Narrow and rigid in opinion.
He is hidebound in his religious views.
Often appears as...
- hidebound opinion
- hidebound views
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Hindered or restrained by very tight skin.
After the burn, the patient's skin became hidebound.
Often appears as...
- hidebound skin
- hidebound condition
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Resisting Change
Refers to the resistance to adopting new ways, even if they are better or modern.
His hidebound approach kept the company using outdated equipment.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Often used to criticize traditional practices within a culture or organization.
The hidebound customs of that society prevent social progress.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Has a generally negative connotation, implying stubbornness and closed-mindedness.
His hidebound views made it hard for us to introduce new ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Resisting Change
Refers to the resistance to adopting new ways, even if they are better or modern.
His hidebound approach kept the company using outdated equipment.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Often used to criticize traditional practices within a culture or organization.
The hidebound customs of that society prevent social progress.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Has a generally negative connotation, implying stubbornness and closed-mindedness.
His hidebound views made it hard for us to introduce new ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Resisting Change
Refers to the resistance to adopting new ways, even if they are better or modern.
His hidebound approach kept the company using outdated equipment.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Often used to criticize traditional practices within a culture or organization.
The hidebound customs of that society prevent social progress.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Has a generally negative connotation, implying stubbornness and closed-mindedness.
His hidebound views made it hard for us to introduce new ideas.
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Charles Hazlewood:...
I think have a much more hidebound attitude or sense of music -- that somehow it's all about skill and systems. Therefore it's the exclusive preserve of an elite, talented body. And yet, ladies and gentlemen, every single one of us on this planet probably engages with music on a daily basis.
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Trusting the ensemble -...
they will spontaneously improvise a load of harmony around that tune because they can now those of us that live in the West if I can use that term I think have a much more hidebound attitude or sense of music that somehow it's all about skill and systems therefore it's the
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Charles Hazlewood:...
I think have a much more hidebound attitude or sense of music -- that somehow it's all about skill and systems. Therefore it's the exclusive preserve of an elite, talented body. And yet, ladies and gentlemen, every single one of us on this planet probably engages with music on a daily basis.
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Trusting the ensemble -...
they will spontaneously improvise a load of harmony around that tune because they can now those of us that live in the West if I can use that term I think have a much more hidebound attitude or sense of music that somehow it's all about skill and systems therefore it's the
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Urjit Patel
Indian Economist
The two important variables for the policy formulation are projected inflation and the output gap. There is no clear hidebound mathematics that we must give 'X' weight to inflation and 'Y' weight to growth and form the associated policy.
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Homer Hickam
American Author
I've seen the government up close and personal, and for the most part, it's inefficient and hidebound, and it stifles creativity in any industry it clutches within its well-meaning but slimy tentacles.
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Ardal O'Hanlon
Irish Comedian
I have other careers in terms of stand-up, stage acting and writing, so I don't feel too hidebound by that, but I do quite like playing those warm roles.
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Urjit Patel
Indian Economist
The two important variables for the policy formulation are projected inflation and the output gap. There is no clear hidebound mathematics that we must give 'X' weight to inflation and 'Y' weight to growth and form the associated policy.
Quote examples
Homer Hickam
American Author
I've seen the government up close and personal, and for the most part, it's inefficient and hidebound, and it stifles creativity in any industry it clutches within its well-meaning but slimy tentacles.
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Ardal O'Hanlon
Irish Comedian
I have other careers in terms of stand-up, stage acting and writing, so I don't feel too hidebound by that, but I do quite like playing those warm roles.
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