Inveteracy

Synonyms of inveteracy

• persistence
• obstinacy
• stubbornness

Antonyms of inveteracy

• flexibility
• adaptability
• open-mindedness

Collocations of inveteracy

inveterate liar

Frequency: 70 %

He was known as an inveterate liar, always fabricating stories.

inveterate smoker

Frequency: 60 %

Despite numerous warnings, he remained an inveterate smoker.

inveterate gambler

Frequency: 50 %

His reputation as an inveterate gambler led to financial ruin.

inveterate optimist

Frequency: 45 %

Despite setbacks, she remained an inveterate optimist, always seeing the bright side.

inveterate procrastinator

Frequency: 40 %

He was an inveterate procrastinator, always putting off tasks until the last minute.

Idiomatic Expressions for inveteracy

• Phrase: inveterate gambler
  Meaning: someone who has a long-standing habit of gambling and finds it difficult to stop
  Usage: She's an inveterate gambler, so we need to keep an eye on her spending.