Procrustean
adjective
Forcing someone into a situation, even if it doesn't fit, usually in a merciless or cruel way.
The teacher's procrustean methods left no room for individual learning styles.
Often appears as...
- procrustean measures
- procrustean methods
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Forcing someone into a situation, even if it doesn't fit, usually in a merciless or cruel way.
The teacher's procrustean methods left no room for individual learning styles.
Often appears as...
- procrustean measures
- procrustean methods
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Unyielding Standards
Refers to enforcing rigid rules without considering special circumstances or individual differences.
His procrustean approach to management ignored the diverse needs of his team.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often has a negative connotation, implying harshness or lack of flexibility.
The new school rules were procrustean, focusing more on punishment than on student welfare.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, not literally; linked to the myth of Procrustes, who stretched or cut his guests to fit a bed.
The editorial criticized the procrustean policies that stifled creativity.
Pro Tip 1/3Unyielding Standards
Refers to enforcing rigid rules without considering special circumstances or individual differences.
His procrustean approach to management ignored the diverse needs of his team.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often has a negative connotation, implying harshness or lack of flexibility.
The new school rules were procrustean, focusing more on punishment than on student welfare.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, not literally; linked to the myth of Procrustes, who stretched or cut his guests to fit a bed.
The editorial criticized the procrustean policies that stifled creativity.
Pro Tip 1/3Unyielding Standards
Refers to enforcing rigid rules without considering special circumstances or individual differences.
His procrustean approach to management ignored the diverse needs of his team.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often has a negative connotation, implying harshness or lack of flexibility.
The new school rules were procrustean, focusing more on punishment than on student welfare.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Used metaphorically, not literally; linked to the myth of Procrustes, who stretched or cut his guests to fit a bed.
The editorial criticized the procrustean policies that stifled creativity.
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