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brassbound

/ˈbrɑːs.baʊnd/

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adjective

/ˈbrɑːs.baʊnd/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который крайне упрям, непреклонен или сопротивляется переменам.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who is extremely stubborn, inflexible, or resistant to change.

  1. Inflexible and unchangeableC2formal

    Firmly fixed in a particular way of thinking or behaving, and not willing to change.

    ruНепоколебимый

    • The committee's brassbound rules prevented any new ideas from being considered.
    • He held a brassbound belief in the old methods, refusing to adapt.
    • The contract was brassbound, leaving no room for negotiation.

    Synonymsadamanthardlineimmovableinflexibleintransigentobstinaterigidunbendinguncompromisingunyielding

    Antonymsadaptablecompliantflexiblemalleablepliabletractableyielding

  2. Having brass fittingsC2formal

    Describing an object, especially furniture or a chest, that is decorated or reinforced with brass.

    ruОкованный латунью

    • The antique shop had a beautiful brassbound chest from the 18th century.
    • He carried a brassbound leather suitcase.
    • The door was made of heavy oak and was brassbound.
Forms
  • more brassbound comparative form
  • most brassbound superlative form