straightarrow
Definition
Adjective: 1. Conventionally moral and upright: Describes a person who is very honest, follows traditional rules of behavior, and avoids anything considered improper or unconventional. It often implies a somewhat rigid or predictable adherence to these standards.
Usage
The word "straightarrow" is used to describe a person's character, emphasizing their strong, traditional morals and law-abiding nature. It can be used both positively (to praise reliability and integrity) and negatively (to suggest dullness or inflexibility).
Examples
- His straightarrow reputation made him the perfect candidate for handling the sensitive funds.
- She was too straightarrow to even consider bending the rules, even for a good cause.
- The novel's protagonist is a straightarrow cop in a corrupt city.
Advanced Usage
- The term can function as a compound noun ("a straight arrow") with the same meaning, though the single-word adjective form is common.
- He was a real straight arrow, never missing a day of work or telling a lie.
Variants and Related Words
- Straight arrow (n.): A person who is morally upright and conventional.
- In a company of risk-takers, he was the dependable straight arrow.
Synonyms
- Upright
- Righteous
- Principled
- Law-abiding
- Conventional
Antonyms
- Unconventional
- Bohemian
- Unscrupulous
- Corrupt
Adjective
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conventionally moral and upright
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