Definitions

stringent

[strin-juhnt] / ˈstrɪn dʒənt /

ADJECTIVE

rigid, tight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

binding demanding draconian exacting forceful harsh inflexible ironclad rigorous severe stiff strict tough

WEAK

acrimonious brick-wall by the book by the numbers compelling confining convincing dead set on drawing dyed-in-the-wool hard hard-nosed iron-fisted picky poignant powerful rough set unpermissive valid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amenable calm easy easygoing facile flexible gentle kind lenient mild nice pliable pliant soft weak willing yielding

WEAK

inexact tolerant

Example Sentences

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Matt Higginson, an environment manager at the agency, said permits placed "stringent conditions" on waste sites.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Alberta agreed to a stringent carbon levy on energy producers, a condition for federal backing of a new crude pipeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

While never mentioning China by name, the ministers clearly took aim at Beijing and its stringent export controls on rare earths in their statement, after two days of meetings in France.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Business leaders of popular chains, including the state’s own In-N-Out, have heavily criticized California’s high taxes and stringent regulations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Somewhere behind the locked door in my mind, I heard the echo of Erna Kleist’s stringent voice: Not that one.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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