anal-retentive (Meaning)
Synonyms & Antonyms of anal-retentive
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unrelenting
- headstrong
- tenacious
- hidebound
- hardheaded
- rigid
- pigheaded
- opinionated
- inexorable
- hard-line
- severe
- hard
- stern
- adamantine
- resolved
- perverse
- hardened
- uncompromising
- iron
- unbending
- unyielding
- intransigent
- inflexible
- hard-nosed
- wayward
- immovable
- unflinching
- self-willed
- single-minded
- pat
- relentless
- cantankerous
- implacable
- steadfast
- obdurate
- pertinacious
- obstinate
- mulish
- bullheaded
- willful
- wilful
- persistent
- wrongheaded
- ossified
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Synonyms:
- unconquerable
- intractable
- invincible
- bloody-minded
- narrow-minded
- contrary
- insurgent
- indomitable
- unregenerate
- hell-bent
- cussed
- inconvincible
- ungovernable
- demanding
- unruly
- froward
- defiant
- inveterate
- stiff-necked
- insubordinate
- refractory
- recalcitrant
- mutinous
- confirmed
- disobedient
- stouthearted
- contumacious
- uncooperative
- hard-shell
- self-opinionated
- unmanageable
- determined
- exacting
- set
- hard-shelled
- firm
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anal-retentive Sentence Examples
- Margaret's desk was so organized, some might call her a bit anal-retentive.
- With his color-coded sock drawer, John could be considered anal-retentive about his wardrobe.
- Sarah's anal-retentive nature made her triple-check every grocery item on her list.
- Working with David can be frustrating; his anal-retentive personality demands everything be perfect.
- Despite being anal-retentive, Martha's detailed plans always ensured a smooth vacation.
- The accountant's anal-retentive nature made him a stickler for accurate financial records.
- While some find his anal-retentiveness annoying, Michael's precision has saved the project from errors.
- Maybe it's a bit anal-retentive, but I can't relax until I finish alphabetizing my bookshelf.
- Her anal-retentive tendencies made her a great editor, catching every typo and inconsistency.
- Don't worry about the mess, I know someone anal-retentive who can help clean it up!
FAQs About the word anal-retentive
dogged, strict, obsessive,stubborn, adamant, unrelenting, headstrong, tenacious, hidebound, hardheaded
responsive, receptive, docile, willing, tractable,obedient, submissive, reasonable, temperate, slavish
Margaret's desk was so organized, some might call her a bit anal-retentive.
With his color-coded sock drawer, John could be considered anal-retentive about his wardrobe.
Sarah's anal-retentive nature made her triple-check every grocery item on her list.
Working with David can be frustrating; his anal-retentive personality demands everything be perfect.
