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Vocabulary Entry
stickler
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person who insists on a strict adherence to rules or duties.
Example Sentences
"As a stickler for punctuality, she always arrives ten minutes early."
"He's known as a stickler for the rules, ensuring everyone follows them."
"Being a stickler can sometimes be seen as a positive trait in a manager."
A
adjective
Exacting or demanding; strict in adherence to rules.
Example Sentences
"His stickler attitude made the meeting feel tense and rigid."
"The stickler guidelines for the project left little room for creativity."
"Although she appreciated her stickler nature, it sometimes alienated her friends."