STICK-IN-THE-MUD Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the phrase stick-in-the-mud. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase stick-in-the-mud. (close relations)

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Definition of STICK-IN-THE-MUD


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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
	fossil				nounn
	adjective • characteristic of a fossil noun • someone whose style is out of fashion • the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil
	fuddy-duddy				nounn
	noun • a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance
	mossback				nounn
	noun • an extremely old-fashioned conservative
	old-fashioned				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • out of fashion
	square				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle • characterized by honesty and fairness noun • (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon • the product of two equal terms • an open area at the meeting of two or more streets • something approximating the shape of a square • someone who doesn't understand what is going on • a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views • any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles • a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles adverb • in a straight direct way • in a square shape • firmly and solidly adjective satellite • providing abundant nourishment • leaving no balance • without evasion or compromise • rigidly conventional or old-fashioned verb • make square • raise to the second power • cause to match, as of ideas or acts • position so as to be square • be compatible with • pay someone and settle a debt • turn the paddle; in canoeing • turn the oar, while rowing
	traditionalist				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • one who adheres to traditional views adjective satellite • stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
	fogyish				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned
	killjoy				nounn
	noun • someone who spoils the pleasure of others
	moss-grown				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • overgrown with moss • (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned
	mossy				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • overgrown with moss • (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned
	plodder				nounn
	noun • someone who walks in a laborious heavy-footed manner • someone who works slowly and monotonously for long hours • someone who moves slowly
	slowcoach				nounn
	noun • someone who moves slowly
	slowpoke				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • someone who moves slowly
	spoilsport				nounn
	noun • someone who spoils the pleasure of others
	stodgy				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • heavy and starchy and hard to digest • (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned • excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull
	party pooper				nounn
	noun • someone who spoils the pleasure of others

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