Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being strict; severity in enforcing rules or standards: The uncompromising insistence on adherence to established rules, principles, or standards.
   • Conscientious attention to rules and details: The quality of being precise, exact, and thorough, leaving no room for error or leniency.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The strictness of the school's dress code is well-known. (The uncompromising severity of the school's dress code is well-known.)
  • She is admired for the strictness of her scientific methodology. (She is admired for her conscientious attention to detail in her scientific methodology.)
  • Parents often debate the appropriate level of strictness in discipline. (Parents often debate the appropriate level of severity in discipline.)

Advanced Usage

• "with strictness": in a strict manner.
  • The regulations were applied with great strictness. (The regulations were applied in a very severe and uncompromising manner.)

Variants and Related Words

• Strict (adj): demanding that rules are obeyed; exact and precise.
  • He is a very strict teacher. (He is a teacher who demands that rules are obeyed.)
• Strictly (adv): in a strict manner.
  • The area is strictly controlled. (The area is controlled in a severe and precise manner.)

Synonyms

• Severity: The quality of being strict, harsh, or severe.
• Rigidity: The inability to be changed or adapted; strictness.
• Stringency: The quality of being very strict, severe, or limiting.
• Precision: The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.

Antonyms

• Leniency: The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
• Laxity: The quality of not being strict, severe, or careful enough.

Noun

1. uncompromising resolution
2. conscientious attention to rules and details