stubbornly conservative; narrow-minded; averse to new things
Describes a person or attitude that stubbornly clings to old ways and resists change. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
His way of thinking is stubbornly conservative; he won't accept any new proposals at all.
With a narrow-minded attitude, you can't keep up with the changing times.
obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
stubbornly conservative; narrow-minded and obstinate
obstinate; bigoted; stubbornly narrow-minded
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Kana spelling is sometimes used for clarity or in less formal contexts.
From the kanji 固 (firm, stubborn) and 陋 (narrow, mean). The combination conveys a stubborn narrow-mindedness.