standpat means resisting change; favouring the status quo. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Why this word is great
STANDPAT — [Adjective] Resisting change and favoring the maintenance of the status quo, often in a political or ideological context. From the verb phrase 'stand pat', originally a poker term meaning to play one's hand as dealt without drawing new cards, implying satisfaction with the current situation. Unlike “steadfast,” which suggests a principled and often noble loyalty, or “reactionary,” which actively dreams of turning back the clock, “standpat” denotes a stubborn, inertial contentment with things exactly as they lie. It is the dust gathering undisturbed on a committee’s ledger, the rusted bolt on a policy document, and the firm, satisfied fold of a gambler’s arms over a mediocre hand—a quiet faith that the next card can only make things worse.
adj
- Resisting change; favouring the status quo.“a standpat attitude or policy”