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straitlaced
This term carries a strong connotation of rigidity and an obsession with outward propriety. It describes a personality that is not just disciplined, but often stifling or prudish, suggesting a lack of flexibility in the face of social norms. While it can be used neutrally to describe a traditionalist, it is frequently employed with a critical or mocking undertone to highlight someone's perceived stiffness.
In modern usage, the word is most often applied to people, institutions, or upbringing. It differs from strict in that it specifically targets moral and social decorum rather than just the enforcement of rules. A strict teacher might demand silence in class, but a straitlaced teacher would be offended by a student wearing an unconventional hairstyle.
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Examples
My boss is so straitlaced that he frowns if we wear sneakers to the office.
She grew up in a straitlaced household where dinner was always served at exactly six.
I wonder if he is always this straitlaced or if he is just nervous on our first date.
The headmistress was known for being incredibly straitlaced and demanding absolute silence in the halls.
The headmistress was known for being incredibly straitlaced and demanding absolute silence in the halls.
He seems a bit too straitlaced for me; I prefer someone more spontaneous.
The Victorian era is often remembered as a straitlaced period of rigid social etiquette.
Stop being so straitlaced and just have a drink with us.
She felt trapped by the straitlaced expectations of her community.