
Stickler
Contextual Emphasis
Emphasizes the degree of commitment one has to a particular standard or belief.

He's a stickler for punctuality, arriving an hour early to every meeting.
Not Always Positive
'Stickler' can imply inflexibility or stubbornness in certain contexts.

As a stickler for detail, she sometimes misses the bigger picture.
Impressed by Rigor
Admiration for someone's strict adherence to a principle may lead one to use the term 'stickler'.

He's a stickler for quality, so we trust his product recommendations.
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ConformConservativeCriticPedantPerfectionPuristTraditional
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