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Stringent

usgb/ˈstrɪndʒənt/Volume
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Negative Emotion

Often carries a negative feeling because it implies something is difficult to comply with.

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The employees grumbled about the stringent new regulations.
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Not Flexible

Indicates a lack of flexibility or room for exceptions in rules or standards.

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The stringent laws left no space for unusual circumstances.
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Control Implied

Suggests control or discipline being enforced by an authority.

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The government enforced stringent measures to control the outbreak.
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