set in one's ways

idiom
UK: /ˌset ɪn wʌnz ˈweɪz/
US: /ˌset ɪn wʌnz ˈweɪz/

  1. To be unwilling to change your habits or opinions.

    1. My grandpa is set in his ways and refuses to use a smartphone.
    2. As people get older, they often become more set in their ways and resistant to change.

  2. Having fixed habits or beliefs that are difficult to change, often due to age or experience.

    1. He's set in his ways and doesn't like trying new restaurants.
    2. The company's leadership is set in its ways, making it hard to implement innovative strategies.

Synonyms

inflexible obstinate rigid unyielding hidebound

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "set in one's ways" in English means: To be unwilling to change your habits or opinions., Having fixed habits or beliefs that are difficult to change, often due to age or experience..

The phonetic transcription of "set in one's ways" is /ˌset ɪn wʌnz ˈweɪz/ in British English and /ˌset ɪn wʌnz ˈweɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "set in one's ways": inflexible, obstinate, rigid, unyielding, hidebound.

Example usage of "set in one's ways": "My grandpa is set in his ways and refuses to use a smartphone.". More examples on the page.