1. resembling or characteristic of a textbook; overly academic, theoretical, or lacking practical application
Usage: often used critically

Examples

• His textbookish approach to management ignored the real challenges workers faced.
• The professor’s textbookish explanation didn’t help students understand the practical applications.
• She found the training program too textbookish and wanted more real-world examples.
• The consultant’s textbookish solutions seemed disconnected from our company’s actual needs.
• His textbookish knowledge of economics didn’t prepare him for the complexities of running a business.
• The presentation was criticized for being too textbookish and not engaging enough for the audience.