1. The quality or state of being blimpish; narrow-minded, reactionary, or stubbornly conservative attitudes or behavior, especially regarding social or political matters.
Usage: informal; often derogatory; derived from 'blimp' (a person with old-fashioned, rigid views)

Examples

• His blimpishness made it impossible for him to accept any modern social changes.
• The politician's blimpishness alienated younger voters who sought reform.
• She criticized the blimpishness of the old guard who refused to adapt to new technologies.
• Their blimpishness prevented them from understanding the concerns of the younger generation.
• The editorial condemned the blimpishness evident in the council's decision to reject the proposal.