Mumpsimus

Synonyms of mumpsimus

• inflexibility
• obstinacy
• stubbornness

Antonyms of mumpsimus

• flexibility
• adaptability
• open-mindedness

Collocations of mumpsimus

old mumpsimus

Frequency: 70 %

He was stuck in his old mumpsimus ways and refused to try anything new.

traditional mumpsimus

Frequency: 60 %

The town was known for its traditional mumpsimus beliefs that had been passed down for generations.

rigid mumpsimus

Frequency: 40 %

Her rigid mumpsimus attitude made it difficult for her to adapt to changing circumstances.

Idiomatic Expressions for mumpsimus

• Phrase: Mumpsimus and sumpsimus
  Meaning: To mistakenly use the word 'mumpsimus' when one actually means 'sumpsimus', which refers to a correct practice or belief.
  Usage: She mistakenly accused him of following a mumpsimus, when in fact he was following a sumpsimus that had been proven effective.