FUDDY-DUDDY Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
fuddy-duddy.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word fuddy-duddy. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word fuddy-duddy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FUDDY-DUDDY
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| conservative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion noun • a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas • a member of a Conservative Party adjective satellite • having social or political views favoring conservatism • avoiding excess • unimaginatively conventional • conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class | ||||||||
| old-fashioned | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • out of fashion | ||||||||
| stuffy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • lacking fresh air • excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull • affected with a sensation of stoppage or obstruction | ||||||||
| traditionalist | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • one who adheres to traditional views adjective satellite • stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded | ||||||||
| stick-in-the-mud | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who moves slowly adjective satellite • (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For FUDDY-DUDDY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
fuddy-duddy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
conservative
conservativist
Alternatives for CONSERVATIVE
Words (38)
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