Stickler: meaning, definitions and examples
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stickler
[ ˈstɪklər ]
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A person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior. A stickler is someone who pays close attention to the rules and expects others to do the same. They are often perceived as strict or demanding.
Synonyms
nitpicker, perfectionist, purist
Examples of usage
- He is a stickler for punctuality, always arriving five minutes early.
- The boss is a stickler for detail, making sure every report is perfect.
- She is a stickler for grammar, correcting everyone's mistakes.
for accuracy
A stickler can also refer to someone who is very strict or inflexible about specific rules or standards. They may be uncompromising and rigid in their beliefs or expectations.
Synonyms
rigid adherent, stickler for accuracy, strict enforcer
Examples of usage
- The teacher is a stickler for accuracy, deducting points for any errors.
- He is a stickler for following the protocol, even in minor situations.
Translations
Translations of the word "stickler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perfeccionista
🇮🇳 सख्त अनुशासन
🇩🇪 Pedant
🇮🇩 perfeksionis
🇺🇦 педант
🇵🇱 pedant
🇯🇵 几帳面（きちょうめん）な人
🇫🇷 perfectionniste
🇪🇸 perfeccionista
🇹🇷 titiz
🇰🇷 꼼꼼한 사람
🇸🇦 دقيق
🇨🇿 puntičkář
🇸🇰 pedant
🇨🇳 一丝不苟的人
🇸🇮 pedant
🇮🇸 smámunasamur
🇰🇿 ұқыпты адам
🇬🇪 პედანტი
🇦🇿 dəqiqçi
🇲🇽 perfeccionista
Word origin
The word 'stickler' originated in the late 18th century from the obsolete verb 'stickle', meaning 'to argue or contend about trivial matters'. Over time, it evolved to describe a person who is strict or uncompromising about certain rules or standards. The term has been widely used in English literature and everyday language to depict individuals with a strong adherence to specific principles or details.
See also: stick, sticker, stickiness.