straitlaced

adjective
UK: /streɪtˈleɪst/
US: /streɪtˈleɪst/

  1. Having or showing very strict moral attitudes.

    1. My aunt is a very straitlaced woman who doesn't approve of much.
    2. Because she is a straitlaced woman, she never lets her hair down at a party.

  2. Exaggeratedly proper; morally strict and unwilling to accept changes in society's behaviour.

    1. The club had a straitlaced reputation, discouraging wild behavior.
    2. Because he was so straitlaced , he never had many friends growing up, who were often more laid-back.

Synonyms

prim prudish puritanical proper moralistic stuffy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "straitlaced" in English means: Having or showing very strict moral attitudes., Exaggeratedly proper; morally strict and unwilling to accept changes in society's behaviour..

The phonetic transcription of "straitlaced" is /streɪtˈleɪst/ in British English and /streɪtˈleɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "straitlaced": prim, prudish, puritanical, proper, moralistic, stuffy.

Example usage of "straitlaced": "My aunt is a very straitlaced woman who doesn't approve of much.". More examples on the page.