Associations to the word «Mumpsimus»
Wiktionary
MUMPSIMUS, noun. A person who obstinately adheres to old ways in spite of clear evidence that they are wrong; an ignorant and bigoted opponent of reform.
MUMPSIMUS, noun. An obvious error that is obstinately repeated despite correction.
Dictionary definition
MUMPSIMUS, noun. A traditional notion that is obstinately held although it is unreasonable; "he still holds to the old mumpsimus that a woman's place is in the kitchen".
Wise words
Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your
words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they
become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your
character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.