
Stringent
Negative Emotion
Often carries a negative feeling because it implies something is difficult to comply with.
The employees grumbled about the stringent new regulations.
Not Flexible
Indicates a lack of flexibility or room for exceptions in rules or standards.
The stringent laws left no space for unusual circumstances.
Control Implied
Suggests control or discipline being enforced by an authority.
The government enforced stringent measures to control the outbreak.
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