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fogey Synonyms

Another word for fogey

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• noun (Context 1)

An old-fashioned, conservative, or dull person who is resistant to change or modern ideas.

Usage Example

"He complained that the board of directors was full of old fogeys who refused to adopt modern technology."

Strongest
fogy
fuddy-duddy
Strong
stick-in-the-mud
dinosaur
curmudgeon
Weak
reactionary
traditionalist

Opposites of fogey

The opposite of fogey shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

modernist
progressive
trendsetter
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• Nearby Words

fog
fogbank
fogbound
fogey
fogger
foggily
fogginess

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fogey. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fogey
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