pɪzənt

Definitions

1. adjective

averse to or opposed to novelty; having or showing a dislike of new ideas or things

“He was pezant and preferred traditional ways of doing things.”

2. adjective

averse to or opposed to change; unwilling to try new things

“She was a bit pezant and struggled to adapt to the new technology.”

3. noun

a person who dislikes or is opposed to novelty, change, or new ideas

“The pezant in the group was hesitant to try the new restaurant.”