brassbound
adjective
brass·bound ˈbras-ˌbau̇nd 
-ˈbau̇nd
1
: having trim made of brass or a metal resembling brass
2
a(1)
: tradition-bound and opinionated
(2)
: making no concessions : inflexible
b
: brazen, presumptuous
Synonyms
- cast-iron
- exacting
- hard-line
- inflexible
- rigid
- rigorous
- strict
- stringent
- uncompromising
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Example Sentences
a person of brassbound honesty the brassbound military leadership had failed to realize that this time the nation was fighting a different kind of war
Word History
First Known Use
1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1
brassbound
adjective
1
as in rigorous
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards a person of brassbound honesty Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rigorous
- strict
- rigid
- stringent
- exacting
- steadfast
- inflexible
- uncompromising
- close
- resolved
- adamant
- determined
- cast-iron
- conscientious
- meticulous
- tough
- hard-line
- exact
- punctilious
- stubborn
- fussy
- relentless
- painstaking
- undeviating
- harsh
- scrupulous
- hardened
- tenacious
- ironbound
- immovable
- severe
- unbending
- firm
- unflinching
- unrelenting
- single-minded
- hard
- dogged
- unyielding
- stern
- demanding
- implacable
- grim
- adamantine
- unappeasable
- unsparing
- austere
- flinty
- hard-hearted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loose
- flexible
- lax
- slack
- relaxed
- soft
- easy
- compliant
- mild
- pliable
- tolerant
- yielding
- gentle
- lenient
- easygoing
- pliant
- acquiescent
- kindly
- merciful
- sloppy
- negligent
- compromising
- indulgent
- slovenly
- slipshod
- neglectful
- spoiling
- remiss
- relenting
- pampering
- unfussy
2
as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions the brassbound military leadership had failed to realize that this time the nation was fighting a different kind of war Synonyms & Similar Words
- traditional
- conservative
- orthodox
- mossbacked
- loyal
- conventional
- faithful
- devoted
- reactionary
- steadfast
- staunch
- unprogressive
- hidebound
- traditionalistic
- ultraconservative
- true
- archconservative
- paleoconservative
- standpat
- buttoned-down
- fogyish
- button-down
- square
- old-fashioned
- old-school
- blimpish
- steady
- die-hard
- antiprogressive
- old-line
- ultrarightist
- right
- set
- antireform
- stanch
- antirevolutionary
- neoconservative
- stodgy
- ossified
- dowdy
- ultraright
- antimodern
- true-blue
- antiliberal
- fogeyish
- Tory
- right-wing
- fuddy-duddy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonorthodox
- nontraditional
- anticonventional
- antitraditional
- progressive
- liberal
- nonconventional
- unorthodox
- unconventional
- nonconservative
- revolutionary
- extremist
- radical
- modern
- antiestablishment
- contemporary
- advanced
- nonconformist
- large-minded
- broad-minded
- open-minded
- ultraleftist
- ultraradical
- radical
- ultraprogressive
- lefty
- ultraleft
3
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness some brassbound upstart who thought that he could waltz in here and start issuing orders Synonyms & Similar Words
- wise
- fresh
- cocky
- cute
- cheeky
- saucy
- brazen-faced
- brassy
- sassy
- blunt
- brazen
- bold
- impudent
- arch
- insolent
- nervy
- cocksure
- assertive
- audacious
- brash
- impertinent
- defiant
- disrespectful
- smart
- forward
- bluff
- bold-faced
- flip
- unabashed
- obtrusive
- curt
- flippant
- facetious
- unblushing
- mouthy
- shameless
- pert
- lippy
- smart-alecky
- smart-aleck
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- proper
- modest
- timid
- shy
- humble
- retiring
- meek
- polite
- courteous
- demure
- genteel
- mousy
- respectful
- embarrassed
- deferential
- mousey
- mild
- blushing
- gentle
- shamefaced
- inconspicuous
- mannerly
- unobtrusive
- abashed
- ashamed