dyed-in-the-wool

downright

ˈdaʊnrʌɪt

adjective

(of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).

it’s a downright disgrace

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adverb

to an extreme degree; thoroughly.

he was downright rude

thoroughly,utterly,positively,simply,profoundly,really,absolutely,completely,totally,entirely,perfectly,properly,consummately,surpassingly,unconditionally,unreservedly,categorically,incontrovertibly,unquestionably,undeniably,in every respect,through and through,outright,plain,clean

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diehards

ˈdʌɪhɑːd

noun

a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition.

a diehard Yankees fan

hard-line,hardcore,reactionary,ultra-conservative,conservative,traditionalist,unprogressive,dyed-in-the-wool,deep-dyed,long-standing,staunch,steadfast,intransigent,inflexible,immovable,unchanging,uncompromising,unyielding,indomitable,adamant,rigid,entrenched,set in one’s ways,blimpish,true-blue,hardliner,fanatic,zealot,true blue,stick-in-the-mud,gammon,blimp

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diehard

ˈdʌɪhɑːd

noun

a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition.

a diehard Yankees fan

hard-line,hardcore,reactionary,ultra-conservative,conservative,traditionalist,unprogressive,dyed-in-the-wool,deep-dyed,long-standing,staunch,steadfast,intransigent,inflexible,immovable,unchanging,uncompromising,unyielding,indomitable,adamant,rigid,entrenched,set in one’s ways,blimpish,true-blue,hardliner,fanatic,zealot,true blue,stick-in-the-mud,gammon,blimp

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dedicated

ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd

adjective

devoted to a task or purpose.

a team of dedicated doctors

committed,devoted,staunch,stalwart,firm,steadfast,resolute,unwavering,loyal,faithful,true,dyed-in-the-wool,through and through,wholehearted,single-minded,enthusiastic,eager,keen,earnest,zealous,driven,ardent,passionate,fervent,fervid,fanatical,hard-working,dutiful,diligent,assiduous,studious,sworn,pledged,card-carrying,deep-dyed,as keen as mustard,mad keen

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conservative

kənˈsəːvətɪv

adjective

averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

traditionalist,traditional,conventional,orthodox,stable,old-fashioned,dyed-in-the-wool,unchanging,hidebound,cautious,prudent,careful,safe,timid,unadventurous,unenterprising,set in one’s ways,moderate,middle-of-the-road,temperate,stick in the mud

noun

a person who is averse to change and holds traditional values.

right-winger,reactionary,rightist,diehard,Tory,Republican,true blue,gammon

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confirmed

kənˈfəːmd

adjective

(of a person) firmly established in a particular habit, belief, or way of life and unlikely to change their ways.

a confirmed bachelor

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compleat

kəmˈpliːt

adjective

(often used for emphasis) to the greatest extent or degree; total.

a complete ban on smoking

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