Brassbound — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbras-ˌbau̇nd/ brass·bound

Meaning & Definition of Brassbound

Brassbound (adjective)

  1. having trim made of brass or a metal resembling brass
  2. tradition-bound and opinionated
  3. making no concessions, inflexible

Brassbound (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards

    "a person of brassbound honesty"

    similar: cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent, uncompromising
    related: close, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous, undeviating, adamant, adamantine, determined, dogged, firm, relentless, resolved, single-minded, steadfast, stubborn, tenacious, unbending, unflinching, immovable, implacable, unappeasable, unrelenting, unsparing, unyielding, austere, demanding, flinty, grim, hard, hardened, hard-hearted, harsh, ironbound, severe, stern, tough
    opposite: flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack
    near: acquiescent, compliant, compromising, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding, easy, easygoing, gentle, indulgent, kindly, lenient, merciful, mild, pampering, soft, spoiling, tolerant, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, slovenly, unfussy

  2. 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"

    similar: archconservative, button-down, conservative, die-hard, hidebound, mossbacked, old-fashioned, old-line, old-school, orthodox, paleoconservative, reactionary, standpat, traditional, traditionalistic, ultraconservative, unprogressive
    related: conventional, square, devoted, faithful, loyal, staunch, steadfast, steady, true, true-blue, blimpish, neoconservative, Tory, ultraright, ultrarightist, dowdy, fogyish, fuddy-duddy, ossified, set, stodgy, right, right-wing, antiliberal, antimodern, antiprogressive, antireform, antirevolutionary
    opposite: broad-minded, large-minded, liberal, nonconservative, nonconventional, nonorthodox, nontraditional, open-minded, progressive, unconventional, unorthodox
    near: anticonventional, antiestablishment, antitraditional, extremist, radical, revolutionary, nonconformist, advanced, contemporary, modern, lefty, ultraleft, ultraleftist, ultraprogressive, ultraradical

  3. displaying or marked by rude boldness

    "some brassbound upstart who thought that he could waltz in here and start issuing orders"

    similar: arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, nervy, sassy, saucy, wise
    related: assertive, forward, obtrusive, defiant, disrespectful, shameless, unabashed, unblushing, bluff, blunt, curt, cute, facetious, flip, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, lippy, mouthy
    opposite: meek, mousy, retiring, shy, timid
    near: demure, humble, modest, courteous, genteel, mannerly, polite, proper, deferential, respectful, abashed, ashamed, blushing, embarrassed, shamefaced, gentle, mild, inconspicuous, unobtrusive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brassbound

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brassbound:

cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent, uncompromising, archconservative, button-down, conservative, die-hard, hidebound, mossbacked, old-fashioned, old-line, old-school, orthodox, paleoconservative, reactionary, standpat, traditional, traditionalistic, ultraconservative, unprogressive, arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impudent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Brassbound

Words with the opposite meaning of Brassbound:

flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack, broad-minded, large-minded, liberal, nonconservative, nonconventional, nonorthodox, nontraditional, open-minded, progressive, unconventional, unorthodox, meek, mousy, retiring, shy, timid

Related Words for Brassbound

close, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous, undeviating, adamant, adamantine, determined, dogged, firm, relentless, resolved, single-minded, steadfast, stubborn, tenacious, unbending, unflinching, immovable, implacable, unappeasable, unrelenting, unsparing, unyielding, austere, demanding

Near Antonyms of Brassbound

acquiescent, compliant, compromising, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding, easy, easygoing, gentle, indulgent, kindly, lenient, merciful, mild, pampering, soft, spoiling, tolerant, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, slovenly, unfussy, anticonventional, antiestablishment, antitraditional, extremist

Origin & Etymology of Brassbound

First known use: 1673

Frequently Asked Questions about Brassbound

What does "Brassbound" mean?

"Brassbound" means having trim made of brass or a metal resembling brass. As an adjective, it is defined as: having trim made of brass or a metal resembling brass. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Brassbound"?

Other words for "Brassbound" include cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict and stringent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brassbound" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brassbound"?

There are 133 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brassbound". Common alternatives include cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent, uncompromising and archconservative.

What is the opposite of "Brassbound"?

Antonyms of "Brassbound" include flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack, broad-minded, large-minded and liberal. Near antonyms include acquiescent, compliant, compromising and pliable.

How do you use "Brassbound" in a sentence?

Examples of "Brassbound" in a sentence: "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"; "some brassbound upstart who thought that he could waltz in here and start issuing orders".

Is "Brassbound" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brassbound" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Brassbound"?

"Brassbound" is pronounced /ˈbras-ˌbau̇nd/ and divided into syllables as brass·bound.

What is the origin of the word "Brassbound"?

First known use: 1673.