Martinet
noun
A person who strictly follows rules and demands others to do the same.
He was a martinet who insisted on exact dress code for his team.
noun
A person who strictly follows rules and demands others to do the same.
He was a martinet who insisted on exact dress code for his team.
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies excessive strictness and inflexibility, viewed unfavorably.
Our supervisor is such a martinet that no one enjoys working with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Origin
Named after Jean Martinet, a strict French drillmaster, reflecting historical military discipline.
The term 'martinet' reflects the rigorous discipline expected in 17th-century armies.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Used in formal contexts, such as work or military, rather than casual settings.
In this law firm, we follow the lead of a real martinet who values precision over all.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies excessive strictness and inflexibility, viewed unfavorably.
Our supervisor is such a martinet that no one enjoys working with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Origin
Named after Jean Martinet, a strict French drillmaster, reflecting historical military discipline.
The term 'martinet' reflects the rigorous discipline expected in 17th-century armies.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Used in formal contexts, such as work or military, rather than casual settings.
In this law firm, we follow the lead of a real martinet who values precision over all.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often implies excessive strictness and inflexibility, viewed unfavorably.
Our supervisor is such a martinet that no one enjoys working with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Origin
Named after Jean Martinet, a strict French drillmaster, reflecting historical military discipline.
The term 'martinet' reflects the rigorous discipline expected in 17th-century armies.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Used in formal contexts, such as work or military, rather than casual settings.
In this law firm, we follow the lead of a real martinet who values precision over all.
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Quote examples
Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
There's a great deal of echoing going on in 'Old School.' Mr. Piven, who played the upstart outsider in the 1994 campus comedy 'PCU,' has crossed over into playing the stiff martinet.
Quote examples
Molly Ivins
American Journalist
I've always had trouble with male authority figures because my father was such a martinet.
Quote examples
Elvis Mitchell
American Critic
There's a great deal of echoing going on in 'Old School.' Mr. Piven, who played the upstart outsider in the 1994 campus comedy 'PCU,' has crossed over into playing the stiff martinet.
Quote examples
Molly Ivins
American Journalist
I've always had trouble with male authority figures because my father was such a martinet.
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