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strait-laced
This term carries a strong connotation of rigidity and social repression. It describes individuals or institutions that adhere to a strict, often outdated, moral code, viewing any deviation from conventional behavior as improper or scandalous. While it can be used neutrally to describe a disciplined person, it is more frequently used as a mild criticism to imply that someone is prudish, humorless, or overly concerned with propriety.
In modern usage, the word often evokes an image of Victorian-era social constraints. It is distinct from being simply "conservative" or "traditional," as it specifically emphasizes the restrictive and formal nature of the behavior, suggesting a lack of flexibility or openness to new ideas.
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Examples
My grandmother was far too strait-laced to allow us to dance in the living room.
He is a bit too strait-laced for this creative agency.
I wonder if she will find my tattoos too shocking or if she is just a strait-laced type.
The headmaster was a strait-laced man who demanded absolute silence in the halls.
Stop being so strait-laced and just have a drink with us.
Victorian society was notoriously strait-laced regarding courtship and marriage.
She grew up in a strait-laced household where every action was scrutinized.
I cannot believe how strait-laced the new manager is about the dress code.