fogeydom

fogeydom

An old professor clings to the fogeydom of using a typewriter instead of a computer.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The state or condition of being an old-fashioned, conservative, or out-of-touch person: "fogeydom" refers to the quality or realm of being a "fogey" (a person with old-fashioned or outdated views). It often implies stubborn adherence to traditional ideas, resistance to change, or a sense of being behind the times.
Usage Examples
  • (His outdated attitudes show he is stuck in the past.)
  • (The group has become overly conservative and old-fashioned.)
  • (She worried about becoming isolated and out of touch with current trends.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to be in fogeydom": to exist in a state of being old-fashioned or behind the times.

    • After decades of teaching the same curriculum, the professor was firmly in fogeydom. (He was resistant to new teaching methods.)

  • "a bastion of fogeydom": a place or group known for its conservative, outdated attitudes.

    • The old gentlemen's club was considered a bastion of fogeydom. (It was a stronghold of old-fashioned values.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Fogey (n): a person who is old-fashioned or conservative.

    • The young man called his grandfather a fogey for refusing to use a smartphone. (An old-fashioned person.)

  • Fogyism (n): the practice or attitude of being a fogey; same as fogeydom.

    • His fogyism was evident in his rejection of all modern technology. (His outdated mindset.)

  • Fogeyish (adj): characteristic of a fogey; old-fashioned.

    • She wore a fogeyish hat that looked like it was from the 1950s. (Outdated in style.)
Synonyms
  • Old-fashionedness: the quality of being outdated or behind the times.
  • Conservatism: a tendency to resist change and uphold traditional values.
  • Stodginess: dullness or lack of modernity, often in a boring way.
  • Anachronism: something that belongs to a different time period.
Phrasal Verbs

  • Fall into fogeydom: to become old-fashioned or conservative over time.

    • He fell into fogeydom after years of avoiding new ideas. (He gradually became outdated.)

  • Escape fogeydom: to avoid becoming stale or out of touch.

    • By learning new skills, she managed to escape fogeydom. (She stayed current and modern.)
Related Idioms

  • Stuck in the past: unwilling to accept new ideas or changes.

    • His fogeydom meant he was stuck in the past, refusing to use email. (He was behind the times.)

  • Behind the times: not keeping up with current trends or developments.

    • The company's fogeydom left it behind the times in technology. (It was outdated.)