Words To Describe Resistance To Change

adjective unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

• The hidebound policies of the company made it difficult for any new ideas to be implemented.
• The hidebound traditions of the small town were hard to break away from.
• The hidebound rules at the school were so old-fashioned.
• His hidebound mindset prevented him from seeing the potential in new technologies.

adjective not showing or allowing progress; not progressive

• The company's unprogressive policies are hindering its growth potential.
• His unprogressive mindset is holding him back from trying new things.
• She's so unprogressive, she still thinks flip phones are the best.
• The stagnant pond was a metaphor for the unprogressive nature of the town.