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stringent

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of stringent

not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards

stringent rules against unauthorized persons being in the building

Synonyms of stringent

brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict, uncompromising

Words Related to stringent

close, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous, undeviating

adamant, adamantine, determined, dogged, firm, relentless, resolved, single-minded, steadfast, stubborn, tenacious, unbending, unflinching

immovable, implacable, unappeasable, unrelenting, unsparing, unyielding

austere, demanding, flinty, grim, hard, hardened, hard-hearted, harsh, ironbound, severe, stern, tough

Near Antonyms of stringent

acquiescent, compliant, compromising, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding

easy, easygoing, gentle, indulgent, kindly, lenient, merciful, mild, pampering, soft, spoiling, tolerant

neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, slovenly, unfussy

Antonyms of stringent

flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack

Synonym Discussion of stringent

rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent mean extremely severe or stern. rigid implies uncompromising inflexibility.

- rigid rules of conduct

rigorous implies the imposition of hardship and difficulty.

- the rigorous training of recruits

strict emphasizes undeviating conformity to rules, standards, or requirements.

- strict enforcement of the law

stringent suggests severe, tight restriction or limitation.

- stringent standards of admission

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