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
SieghardZEEK-hahrtGerman
ThorburnTHAWR-bərnEnglish (Rare)
Blount[blaunt]
Lucianaloo-CHAH-nah (Italian), loo-THYAH-nah (Spanish), loo-SYAH-nah (Latin American Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Ancient Roman
Mitchel['mitʃəl]
MatiasMAH-tee-ahs (Finnish)Finnish, Portuguese