I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they are old, worn and crumbling. The closest th...
I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change/is ...
Answers without enough detail may be edited or deleted. I need a word that describes someone who advocates for harmful laws or policies; it would describe someone who writes policy without listening to the people it affects or someone who doesn't pay attention to actual effects of that policy, kind of like politically or socially tone-deaf.
Strictly speaking "someone" rather than "someone else" could include yourself and it is quite permissible to say "I'm collecting this on my own behalf" so, yes, there is a difference. Most people would interpret the phrase without the word "else" in it as meaning someone other than yourself but, strictly, you should include it: "someone else's" also sounds more colloquial. I would include the ...
The OP seems to be seeking a term for those who do accept the core of some organised religion ('someone who is religious or content with the religion they were born into'), but reserves the right to think independently about the specifics.
Is there a specific term to describe someone who is religious but does ...
Since different people/things/places have different qualities, forms, and natures, it's best to use someone else instead of another. However, when they have something similar in nature, then you can use another.
Be through with someone: To have ended a relationship: Example: I’ve told Larry I’m through with him, but he keeps bothering me. I have read the similar thread What is the difference between “I am done” and “I am through”?, but while it was it was not helpful at all, though I think the poster's question was absolutely clear.