Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hidebound
Adjective
/ˈhaɪdˌbaʊnd/
Definition
Narrow-minded; stubbornly conservative.
Examples
- His hidebound views on education meant that he resisted any form of innovation.
- The committee was criticized for being hidebound, unable to adapt to the changing needs of the community.
Meaning
Hidebound refers to a person who is rigidly adhering to old ideas, traditions, or practices, often refusing to accept new ideas or change.
Synonyms
- Inflexible
- Conservative
- Traditional
- Rigid
- Stubborn
