anal-retentive (Meaning)
Synonyms & Antonyms of anal-retentive
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- pigheaded
- stern
- intransigent
- iron
- obstinate
- steadfast
- tenacious
- rigid
- inexorable
- wilful
- headstrong
- bullheaded
- adamantine
- unrelenting
- hard-line
- hidebound
- wrongheaded
- pertinacious
- resolved
- hard
- unflinching
- obdurate
- unbending
- willful
- opinionated
- pat
- unyielding
- inflexible
- hard-nosed
- hardened
- mulish
- persistent
- relentless
- perverse
- cantankerous
- implacable
- wayward
- ossified
- severe
- single-minded
- uncompromising
- immovable
- self-willed
- hardheaded
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Synonyms:
- unmanageable
- defiant
- insubordinate
- refractory
- invincible
- inveterate
- unruly
- intractable
- hard-shelled
- exacting
- narrow-minded
- mutinous
- contrary
- demanding
- recalcitrant
- ungovernable
- indomitable
- set
- firm
- stiff-necked
- self-opinionated
- confirmed
- hard-shell
- disobedient
- froward
- stouthearted
- determined
- contumacious
- inconvincible
- hell-bent
- bloody-minded
- unregenerate
- cussed
- unconquerable
- uncooperative
- insurgent
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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
stubborn, strict, obsessive, dogged, adamant, pigheaded, stern, intransigent, iron, obstinate
reasonable,obedient, receptive, tractable, submissive, docile, willing, responsive, temperate, manageable
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.
