What is another word for stick-in-the-mud?
151 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ stˈɪkɪnðəmˈʌd], [ stˈɪkɪnðəmˈʌd], [ s_t_ˈɪ_k_ɪ_n_ð_ə_m_ˈʌ_d]
Stick-in-the-mud is a term used to describe someone who lacks enthusiasm, is dull, and does not adapt well to change. Synonyms for this term include traditionalist, conservative, unimaginative, old-fashioned, uninventive, and unadventurous. Other synonyms for stick-in-the-mud can include fuddy-duddy, square, and old fogey. Those who are hesitant to try new things can also be called a stick-in-the-mud. It is important to remember that these terms may be used to describe someone negatively, so it is essential to evaluate the situation and speak with respect and kindness. Being a stick-in-the-mud does not necessarily define a person's entire character, and everyone has different preferences and comfort levels.
Synonyms for Stick-in-the-mud:
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n.
• conservative- bitter enders ,
- bitter-enders ,
- bitterender ,
- bitterenders ,
- middle of the roaders ,
- middle-of-the-roaders ,
- moderatists ,
- old liners ,
- pre server ,
- pre servers ,
- pre-server ,
- pre-servers ,
- silk stockings ,
- silk-stockings ,
- silkstocking ,
- silkstockings ,
- standpats ,
- un progressive ,
- un progressives ,
- un-progressive ,
- un-progressives ,
- unprogressives .
- bourbon ,
- bourbons ,
- fundamentalist ,
- fundamentalists ,
- praetorians ,
- pullback ,
- true blue ,
- ultra-conservative .
Other synonyms:
- fogy ,
- fuddy-duddy .
- fossil .
- mossback .
- square .
Other relevant words:
• noun
- Drongo ,
- Fud ,
- anachronism ,
- anorak ,
- antediluvian ,
- antique ,
- bore ,
- clock watcher ,
- conservationist ,
- conservative ,
- dawdle ,
- dawdler ,
- diehard ,
- dinosaur ,
- dodo ,
- dolittle ,
- drip ,
- drone ,
- dweeb ,
- fart ,
- fogey ,
- fogyish ,
- goldbrick ,
- idler ,
- laggard ,
- lingerer ,
- loafer ,
- loiterer ,
- lotus-eater ,
- lounger ,
- lubber ,
- mope ,
- moss-grown ,
- mossy ,
- new ,
- obstinate person ,
- old fogey ,
- person set in ways ,
- plodder ,
- prig ,
- priggish ,
- procrastinator ,
- putterer ,
- reactionary ,
- relic ,
- right-winger ,
- rightist ,
- sleepyhead ,
- slogger ,
- slouch ,
- slowcoach ,
- slowpoke ,
- slug ,
- sluggard ,
- snail ,
- sobersides ,
- standpatter ,
- stodgy ,
- stuffy ,
- tortoise ,
- traditionalist ,
- trifler ,
- trudger ,
- ultraconservative ,
- unfashionable ,
- unstylish .
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How to use "Stick-in-the-mud" in context?
sometimes people are called "stick-in-the-mud" because they don't want to change or do anything new. they don't want to try something new or be adventurous. they just want to stay the way they are.
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