straight-laced

[US]/[ˈstreɪtˌleɪst]/
[UK]/[ˈstreɪtˌleɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Kaku, formal, dan konvensional; terlalu patut dihormati; kekurangan imajinasi atau orisinalitas; konvensional.
n.Seseorang yang kaku, formal, dan konvensional.

Phrases & Collocations

straight-laced individual

individu yang konservatif

becoming straight-laced

menjadi konservatif

straight-laced manner

cara konservatif

a straight-laced life

kehidupan yang konservatif

seemed straight-laced

tampak konservatif

straight-laced appearance

penampilan yang konservatif

living straight-laced

hidup secara konservatif

remarkably straight-laced

sangat konservatif

was straight-laced

adalah konservatif

quite straight-laced

cukup konservatif

Example Sentences

he was a straight-laced individual, always following the rules.

Dia adalah individu yang kaku dan selalu mengikuti aturan.

her straight-laced upbringing instilled a strong sense of propriety.

Pendidikan masa kecilnya yang kaku menanamkan rasa kesopanan yang kuat.

the company's straight-laced policies discouraged creativity and innovation.

Kebijakan perusahaan yang kaku menghambat kreativitas dan inovasi.

despite his success, he remained a straight-laced and honest man.

Meskipun sukses, dia tetap menjadi pria yang kaku dan jujur.

she found his straight-laced personality a bit boring, to be honest.

Dia merasa kepribadiannya yang kaku agak membosankan, sejujurnya.

the straight-laced professor emphasized the importance of academic rigor.

Profesor yang kaku menekankan pentingnya ketelitian akademik.

his straight-laced approach to problem-solving was predictable but effective.

Pendekatan pemecahan masalahnya yang kaku dapat diprediksi tetapi efektif.

she admired his straight-laced integrity and unwavering principles.

Dia mengagumi integritas dan prinsipnya yang teguh.

the straight-laced lawyer insisted on following procedure meticulously.

Pengacara yang kaku bersikeras untuk mengikuti prosedur dengan cermat.

even in a relaxed setting, he maintained a straight-laced demeanor.

Bahkan dalam suasana santai, dia tetap menjaga sikap yang kaku.

she contrasted his straight-laced style with her own more rebellious nature.

Dia membandingkan gayanya yang kaku dengan sifatnya yang lebih memberontak.

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