What does standpat mean?
Standpat means Resisting change; favouring the status quo..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Resisting change; favouring the status quo..
a standpat attitude or policy
Use standpat when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Standpat means Resisting change; favouring the status quo..
Common synonyms include fusty, unprogressive, nonprogressive.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
a standpat attitude or policy
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