Definition Synonyms
Definition of strictness - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
attentioncareful attention to rules and details
- Her strictness in following the guidelines was appreciated.
2.
disciplinequality of being severe or rigid in enforcing rules
- Her strictness made the class follow every rule.
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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gently
in a manner without strictness or harshness
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
pressure or criticism
reduce pressure, force, or strictness toward someone or something
strictness
in a strict and serious way
strictness
rigidly strict or inflexible
discipline
severity or strictness in attitude or action
strictness
uncompromising or rigid in principles
discipline
excessive strictness or sternness
rigidity
strictness or severity in rules
easy approach
without strictness or severity
disapproval
showing military characteristics like aggression or strictness
religion strictness
adhering more strictly to Catholic rules than the Pope requires
general strictness
following any rule more strictly than the official authority demands
morality
extreme strictness regarding moral scruples
control
reduce strictness or control
strictness
rigorous imposition of standards or rules
strictness
more strict or severe
strictness
strict adherence to rules or details
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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- French:rigueur, sévérité, ...
- German:Strenge, Striktheit, ...
- Italian:rigidità, rigore, ...
- Spanish:rigor, rigidez, ...
- Portuguese:rigor, ...
- Chinese:严格性, 严厉性, ...
- Japanese:厳格さ, 厳重さ, ...
- Arabic:صَرامَة, شِدَّة, ...
- Hebrew:קַפְדָנוּת, חוּמְרָה, ...
- Russian:строгость, жёсткость, ...
- Ukrainian:суворість, ...
- Hindi:सख्ती, कड़ाई, ...
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