What is another word for stick in the mud?
Pronunciation:
[ stˈɪk ɪnðə mˈʌd], [ stˈɪk ɪnðə mˈʌd], [ s_t_ˈɪ_k ɪ_n_ð_ə m_ˈʌ_d]
Synonyms for Stick in the mud:
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n.
• conservative • diehard- bitter ender ,
- bourbon ,
- dyed-in-the-wool ,
- extremist ,
- fanatic ,
- fogy ,
- fundamentalist ,
- intransigent ,
- praetorian ,
- pullback ,
- standpatter ,
- true blue ,
- ultraconservative ,
- zealot .
- dotard ,
- dull person ,
- fussbudget ,
- fusspot ,
- fussy person ,
- granny ,
- old fart ,
- old geezer ,
- old maid ,
- old poop ,
- square ,
- stuffed shirt .
How to use "Stick in the mud" in context?
There is nothing like a good old-fashioned, stubborn stick in the mud. Maybe it's that innate trait that has kept some people alive for centuries despite unfavorable conditions. Maybe it's just a personality flaw that we can't help but admire. Regardless of why we love them, stubborn sticks often make for great friends, because they don't always want to change, no matter how hard you push. Unfortunately, not all sticks in the mud are great friends, and there are times when they can be really frustrating. Sometimes, a stubborn stick will refuse to budge, no matter what you tell them, or how many times you try.
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