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rock-ribbed

/ˈrɒk ˌrɪbd/

Tradução: Descreve uma pessoa ou instituição extremamente firme, inabalável ou conservadora em suas convicções ou princípios.

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adjective

/ˈrɒk ˌrɪbd/C2formalamericanpolitical
  • ptDescreve uma pessoa ou instituição extremamente firme, inabalável ou conservadora em suas convicções ou princípios.

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.

    ptRochoso

    • 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.

    Sinônimoscraggyjaggedrockboundrockyruggedscraggystony

    Antônimosflatlevel

  2. Stubbornly traditionalC1formalamerican

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

    ptFirmemente tradicional

    • 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.

    Sinônimosconservativediehardhard-linehideboundinflexibleorthodoxreactionarytraditionalistunbendinguncompromising

    Antônimosadaptableflexibleliberalopen-mindedprogressivereformist

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  • more rock-ribbed comparative form
  • most rock-ribbed superlative form