rock-ribbed

• Описывает человека или учреждение, которые крайне тверды, непоколебимы или консервативны в своих убеждениях или принципах.

Describes a person or institution that is extremely firm, unyielding, or conservative in their beliefs or principles.

1. Having many rock formationsC1formalamerican

   Characterized by or surrounded by steep, rocky cliffs or ridges.

   Скалистый

   • The rock-ribbed coast of Maine is famous for its dramatic scenery.
   • They hiked through a rock-ribbed landscape that was both beautiful and harsh.
   • The island's rock-ribbed shoreline made landing difficult for the sailors.

   Synonymscraggyjaggedrockboundrockyruggedscraggystony

   Antonymsflatlevel

2. Stubbornly traditionalC1formalamerican

   Firmly holding to established traditions and opinions, often in an unyielding manner.

   Непоколебимо консервативный

   • He is a rock-ribbed conservative who refuses to consider new ideas.
   • The community is known for its rock-ribbed adherence to old customs.
   • Her rock-ribbed opinions on the matter made compromise impossible.

   Synonymsconservativediehardhard-linehideboundinflexibleorthodoxreactionarytraditionalistunbendinguncompromising

   Antonymsadaptableflexibleliberalopen-mindedprogressivereformist