Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
set-in-your-ways
adjective
/ˈset ɪn jʊər weɪz/
Definition
Having established habits, ideas, or attitudes that are difficult to change.
Examples
- Despite the changing times, he remained set-in-his-ways, refusing to adapt to new technology.
- Sara is so set-in-her-ways that she won’t even try a new restaurant.
Meaning
This phrase describes a person who is fixed in their beliefs or ways of doing things, resistant to change or new ideas.
Synonyms
- inflexible
- unwavering
- rigid
- unchanging
- traditional
