noun
- a person who hates or opposes anything new or different; someone who resists change or innovation
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- The misoneist refused to adopt the new software, insisting the old system worked fine.
- As a self-described misoneist, he rejected every proposal for updating the company's procedures.
- Her misoneist attitude made it difficult for the team to implement necessary reforms.
- The misoneist in the group always argued against trying new methods.
- Despite being labeled a misoneist, he had valid concerns about the rapid changes.