Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dyed-in-the-wool
idiom
/daɪd ɪn ðə wʊl/
Definition
A person who is deeply ingrained in their beliefs or opinions.
Examples
- She is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative, unwavering in her political views.
- Despite the new findings, he remains a dyed-in-the-wool skeptic about climate change.
- Her dyed-in-the-wool loyalty to the team was evident in how passionately she cheered them on.
Meaning
This phrase describes someone whose views or character are firmly established and resistant to change.
Synonyms
- staunch
- unyielding
- inflexible
- hardcore
- fanatic
