straightlaced

[US]/ˈstreɪt.leɪst/
[UK]/ˈstreɪt.leɪst/

Translation

adj.excessively strict in manners or morals; rigidly conventional or old-fashioned; stubbornly proper or decorous

Phrases & Collocations

straightlaced attitude

straightlaced behavior

straightlaced person

straightlaced style

straightlaced views

straightlaced dress

straightlaced rules

straightlaced mindset

straightlaced morals

straightlaced image

Example Sentences

he has a straightlaced attitude towards life.

her straightlaced demeanor made her unpopular at parties.

they found his straightlaced beliefs hard to relate to.

he was raised in a straightlaced household.

her straightlaced fashion sense reflected her personality.

many found his straightlaced views outdated.

she tried to break free from her straightlaced upbringing.

his straightlaced nature often led to misunderstandings.

they appreciated her straightlaced morals in a chaotic world.

despite her straightlaced reputation, she had a wild side.

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