Illiberal

usgb/ɪˈlɪbərəl/
adjective

Not open to new ideas or willing to change, not generous.

The company has been criticized for its illiberal approach to innovation.
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  • illiberal attitude
  • illiberal policy

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Disapproving

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Resistant to Change

Used to describe someone or something that does not adapt or is not modern.

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His illiberal views did not align with industry innovations.
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Opposing Novelty

Reflects a negative attitude towards new ideas or creative thinking.

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An illiberal approach often hampers creative progress.
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