STRICTNESS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

strictness

noun

Definition of strictness

as in severity

the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism) his stoic temperament suited him well to the demands and strictness of military life

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Recent Examples of strictness Let strictness with yourself earn your right to high expectations of others. — Brendan Keegan, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Her clever approach looks at a large number of middle schools in Norway, ranking their divergent smartphone policies across a range from strictness to leniency. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 But their specific details and strictness have modulated between political administrations in recent years. — Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 1 June 2026 The ubiquity and strictness of regulation has real business impacts. — Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026 His mother’s strictness helped Harewood avoid getting caught up in selling drugs. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026 The attorneys speaking with all pointed out that this regulation is in its early days, and the strictness or severity of state reviews of health care private equity transactions is yet to be determined. — Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 Still, states vary in their strictness. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 31 Aug. 2025

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severity

Noun

The severity of reactions can vary widely, ranging from mild symptoms to potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
Kidney Disease Can Disrupt the Balance Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can disrupt the balance of magnesium in the blood, depending on the severity.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026

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