stickler
word
Definition
Someone who insists on strict rules and standards and does not easily accept anything less.
Usage & Nuances
'Stickler' is usually used with 'for' in phrases like 'a stickler for detail'. It often describes someone in authority or with high standards. Slightly negative if someone is overly rigid, but can also signal respect for high standards.
Spanish: persona estricta - perfeccionistaPortuguese (BR): perfeccionista - pessoa exigentePortuguese (PT): perfeccionista - pessoa exigenteChinese (Simplified): 死板的人 - 一丝不苟的人Chinese (Traditional): 死板的人 - 一絲不苟的人Hindi: सख्ती से नियमों का पालन करने वालाArabic: شخص متشدد - شخص دقيقBengali: কঠোর নিয়ম পালনকারী - নিয়মকানুনে কড়া ব্যক্তিRussian: придира - педантJapanese: こだわりが強い人 - 厳格な人Vietnamese: người nghiêm khắc về quy tắc - người khó tínhKorean: 원칙주의자 - 깐깐한 사람Turkish: titiz - kuralcıUrdu: اصول پسند - سخت گیرIndonesian: pemilih - orang yang ketat pada aturan
Example Sentences
My teacher is a stickler for neat handwriting.
basic
He is a stickler about arriving on time.
basic
My mom is a stickler for a clean kitchen.
basic
She’s a real stickler when it comes to following the rules.
natural
I’m not a stickler for fancy clothes, comfort matters more to me.
natural
Don’t worry, he’s less of a stickler than you think.
natural