obpatertude
Describes a disposition or state characterized by a stubborn, rigid adherence to paternal authority or ancestral traditions. It is often used to criticize individuals or institutions that refuse to modernize because of an obsessive loyalty to 'the way the father did it'.
Beispiele
3 von 5The obpatertude rules of the household made it difficult for the younger generation to suggest any changes.
The obpatertude rules of the household made it difficult for the younger generation to suggest any changes.
In his latest thesis, the historian argues that the obpatertude nature of the monarchy eventually led to its downfall.
In his latest thesis, the historian argues that the obpatertude nature of the monarchy eventually led to its downfall.
Don't be so obpatertude; just because your dad used a typewriter doesn't mean you have to.
Don't be so obpatertude; just because your dad used a typewriter doesn't mean you have to.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Break it down: 'Ob' (against/toward) + 'Pater' (father). Imagine someone building a wall ('ob') to keep things exactly the way their 'father' (pater) liked them.
Schnelles Quiz
The village elders were criticized for their ______ insistence on maintaining laws that were three hundred years old.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: obpatertude
Beispiele
The obpatertude rules of the household made it difficult for the younger generation to suggest any changes.
everydayThe obpatertude rules of the household made it difficult for the younger generation to suggest any changes.
In his latest thesis, the historian argues that the obpatertude nature of the monarchy eventually led to its downfall.
academicIn his latest thesis, the historian argues that the obpatertude nature of the monarchy eventually led to its downfall.
Don't be so obpatertude; just because your dad used a typewriter doesn't mean you have to.
informalDon't be so obpatertude; just because your dad used a typewriter doesn't mean you have to.
The court found the defendant's obpatertude defense of the ancient property laws to be legally insufficient.
formalThe court found the defendant's obpatertude defense of the ancient property laws to be legally insufficient.
The company’s obpatertude management style prevented it from pivoting to digital sales in time.
businessThe company’s obpatertude management style prevented it from pivoting to digital sales in time.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
in an obpatertude fashion
in a way that adheres rigidly to paternal tradition
purely obpatertude
entirely focused on ancestral authority
the obpatertude shift
a shift toward traditional paternal values
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Obdurate means generally stubborn, while obpatertude specifically implies stubbornness regarding paternal or ancestral authority.
Paternal simply means relating to a father, whereas obpatertude implies a negative or rigid adherence to a father's ways.
Nutzungshinweise
This word is most effective in literary or high-level academic contexts when discussing the intersection of psychology and traditionalism. It carries a slightly critical or pejorative nuance, suggesting that the adherence to tradition is excessive or hindering.
Häufige Fehler
Learners might use this as a noun because of the '-tude' suffix (like 'fortitude'); however, in this specific test context, it is categorized as an adjective describing a state of being.
Merkhilfe
Break it down: 'Ob' (against/toward) + 'Pater' (father). Imagine someone building a wall ('ob') to keep things exactly the way their 'father' (pater) liked them.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'ob' (facing or towards) and 'pater' (father), combined with the suffix '-tude' signifying a state or condition.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
Often used in sociological discussions regarding the transition from patriarchal agrarian societies to modern industrial ones.
Schnelles Quiz
The village elders were criticized for their ______ insistence on maintaining laws that were three hundred years old.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: obpatertude
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