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hidebound

adjective

/ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

Meaning

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.

rigid, conservative, narrow-minded, traditional, inflexible

open-minded, flexible, progressive

hidebound attitude, hidebound tradition, hidebound society

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Looking or feeling sad, gloomy, or dejected.

not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.