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FUDDY-DUDDY Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word fuddy-duddy. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word fuddy-duddy. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for FUDDY-DUDDY

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conservative

adjective

adj

adjective

• resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

noun

• a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas

• a member of a Conservative Party

adjective satellite

• having social or political views favoring conservatism

• avoiding excess

• unimaginatively conventional

• conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class

old-fashioned

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• out of fashion

stuffy

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• lacking fresh air

• excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull

• affected with a sensation of stoppage or obstruction

traditionalist

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• one who adheres to traditional views

adjective satellite

• stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded

stick-in-the-mud

noun

n

noun

• someone who moves slowly

adjective satellite

• (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned

Best Hypernyms For FUDDY-DUDDY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fuddy-duddy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CONSERVATIVE

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