straightlaced (Meaning)

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straightlaced (s)

exaggeratedly proper

The straightlaced accountant was known for his punctuality and rigid adherence to rules.
The teacher had a straightlaced demeanor, rarely smiling or engaging in casual conversation.
The company had a reputation for being straightlaced, with strict dress codes and a conservative atmosphere.
The straightlaced mayor was known for his stern countenance and uncompromising principles.
The straightlaced judge imposed harsh sentences, believing in the letter of the law over compassion.
The straightlaced businessman wore a suit and tie every day, even on weekends.
The straightlaced librarian maintained a quiet and orderly environment in the library.
The straightlaced military officer expected his soldiers to follow orders with precision.
The straightlaced principal enforced strict rules, believing that discipline was essential for students' success.
The straightlaced engineer was meticulous in his work, cross-checking every calculation multiple times.

exaggeratedly proper

Victorian,puritanical, prudish, prim, bluenosed, stuffy, nice-nelly, decent,priggish, staid

liberated, wicked, indecent, prurient, liberated, indecent, immoral, lax, bad, improper

The straightlaced accountant was known for his punctuality and rigid adherence to rules.

The teacher had a straightlaced demeanor, rarely smiling or engaging in casual conversation.

The company had a reputation for being straightlaced, with strict dress codes and a conservative atmosphere.

The straightlaced mayor was known for his stern countenance and uncompromising principles.