Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-set-in-ones-ways
idiom
/biː sɛt ɪn wʌnz weɪz/
Definition
To be stubbornly resistant to change or new ideas.
Examples
- Despite the new evidence presented, she remained be-set-in-her-ways about the issue.
- His be-set-in-ones-ways attitude made it difficult for the team to adapt to new strategies.
Meaning
This phrase describes someone who is very accustomed to their habits or ways of thinking and is unwilling to adapt or consider different perspectives.
Synonyms
- stubborn
- inflexible
- set in one’s ways
- unyielding
