stick-in-the-mud

noun
UK: /ˌstɪk.ɪn.ðəˈmʌd/
US: /ˌstɪk.ɪn.ðəˈmʌd/

  1. A person who is unwilling to accept new ideas or changes.

    1. My dad is such a stick-in-the-mud, he hates modern music.
    2. Don't be such a stick-in-the-mud; try something new for once in your life.

Synonyms

fuddy-duddy square dinosaur
stick-in-the-mud adjective

  1. Used to describe someone who is old-fashioned and avoids innovation or fun.

    1. He's a stick-in-the-mud manager, stuck in old routines.
    2. The stick-in-the-mud attitude of some board members is holding the company back.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "stick-in-the-mud" is /ˌstɪk.ɪn.ðəˈmʌd/ in British English and /ˌstɪk.ɪn.ðəˈmʌd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stick-in-the-mud": fuddy-duddy, square, dinosaur.

Example usage of "stick-in-the-mud": "My dad is such a stick-in-the-mud, he hates modern music.". More examples on the page.