strictness
ˈstrɪktnəs
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Definition of strictness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
attentioncareful attention to rules and details
  • Her strictness in following the guidelines was appreciated.
exactness meticulousness rigor
2.
disciplinequality of being severe or rigid in enforcing rules
  • Her strictness made the class follow every rule.
rigidity severity stringency
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Expressions with strictness

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tendency to be overly harsh in evaluations
The teacher's strictness bias affected the students' grades.

Origin of strictness

Latin, strictus (drawn tight)

Terms with strictness included in their meaning

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easyadv.
gently
in a manner without strictness or harshness
hard onprep.
strictness
being strict or harsh towards someone
less strict
reduction in strictness or intensity
discipline
strictness or severity in action or judgment
discipline
strictness or severity in action or judgment
strictness
adopt a strict stance on an issue
behavior
harshness or strictness in behavior or attitude
lifestyle
strictness in manner or lifestyle

Examples of strictness in a sentence

  • The teacher's strictness ensured a disciplined class.
  • Parents admired his strictness in teaching responsibility.
  • The strictness of the diet surprised all participants.

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  1. French:rigueur, sévérité, ...
  2. German:Strenge, Striktheit, ...
  3. Italian:rigidità, rigore, ...
  4. Spanish:rigor, rigidez, ...
  5. Portuguese:rigor, ...
  6. Chinese:严格性, 严厉性, ...
  7. Japanese:厳格さ, 厳重さ, ...
  8. Arabic:صَرامَة, شِدَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַפְדָנוּת, חוּמְרָה, ...
  10. Russian:строгость, жёсткость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:суворість, ...
  12. Hindi:सख्ती, कड़ाई, ...

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