creature of habit



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creature of habit

One who prefers the comfort and reliability of routine and habitual behavior. My brother is far too much a creature of habit to be up for something like backpacking across Europe. I know we're told to shuck our routines and live spontaneously, but I'm a creature of habit—it's just easier when you know exactly how each day will pan out.
See also: creature, habit, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kiarakee-AHR-əEnglish (Modern)
Iona[ai'əunə]
StefanSHTE-fahn (German), STAY-fahn (Dutch), STE-fahn (Polish)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Polish, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian
RonjaRON-yahSwedish
Kaimana-Hawaiian
Shai-Hebrew