Stringent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈstrin-jənt/ strin·gent

Meaning & Definition of Stringent

Stringent (adjective)

  1. tight, constricted
  2. marked by rigor, strictness, or severity especially with regard to rule or standard
  3. marked by money scarcity and credit strictness

Stringent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards

    "stringent rules against unauthorized persons being in the building"

    similar: brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict, uncompromising
    related: close, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous, undeviating, adamant, adamantine, determined, dogged, firm, relentless, resolved, single-minded, steadfast, stubborn, tenacious, unbending, unflinching, immovable, implacable, unappeasable, unrelenting, unsparing, unyielding, austere, demanding, flinty, grim, hard, hardened, hard-hearted, harsh, ironbound, severe, stern, tough
    opposite: flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack
    near: acquiescent, compliant, compromising, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding, easy, easygoing, gentle, indulgent, kindly, lenient, merciful, mild, pampering, soft, spoiling, tolerant, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, slovenly, unfussy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stringent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stringent:

brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict, uncompromising

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stringent

Words with the opposite meaning of Stringent:

flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack

Related Words for Stringent

close, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous, undeviating, adamant, adamantine, determined, dogged, firm, relentless, resolved, single-minded, steadfast, stubborn, tenacious, unbending, unflinching, immovable, implacable, unappeasable, unrelenting, unsparing, unyielding, austere, demanding

Near Antonyms of Stringent

acquiescent, compliant, compromising, pliable, pliant, relenting, yielding, easy, easygoing, gentle, indulgent, kindly, lenient, merciful, mild, pampering, soft, spoiling, tolerant, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, slovenly, unfussy

Word Forms of Stringent

Derived words: stringently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Stringent

Latin stringent-, stringens, present participle of stringere

First known use: 1736

Frequently Asked Questions about Stringent

What does "Stringent" mean?

"Stringent" means tight, constricted. As an adjective, it is defined as: tight, constricted.

What is another word for "Stringent"?

Other words for "Stringent" include brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous and strict. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stringent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stringent"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stringent". Common alternatives include brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous, strict and uncompromising.

What is the opposite of "Stringent"?

Antonyms of "Stringent" include flexible, lax, loose, relaxed and slack. Near antonyms include acquiescent, compliant, compromising and pliable.

How do you use "Stringent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stringent" in a sentence: "stringent rules against unauthorized persons being in the building".

Is "Stringent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stringent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Stringent"?

"Stringent" is pronounced /ˈstrin-jənt/ and divided into syllables as strin·gent.

What is the origin of the word "Stringent"?

"Stringent" comes from Latin stringent-, stringens, present participle of stringere. First known use: 1736.