Havishamesque /ˌhævɪʃəmˈɛsk/ adjective1 •Stuck in the past; also, refusing to accept change or failure.Iris went away to boil water or something, and Claire had time to investigate the shabby finery of the room. It was sad if you looked at it one way, almost Havishamesque. — 1990 formsmore Havishamesque · most Havishamesque