Stringent laws, rules, or conditions are very severe or are strictly controlled.
[formal]
He announced that there would be more stringent controls on the possession of weapons.
Its drug-testing procedures are the most stringent in the world.
Synonyms: strict, tough, rigorous, demanding More Synonyms of stringent
stringentlyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
He is determined to see the Act enforced more stringently.
Stringent financial conditions are difficult and strictly controlled because there is not much money.
[formal]
More stringent financial regulations were approved and introduced in September.
stringencyuncountable noun
...times of financial stringency
stringent in British English
(ˈstrɪndʒənt)
adjective
1.
requiring strict attention to rules, procedure, detail, etc
2. finance
characterized by or causing a shortage of credit, loan capital, etc
Derived forms
stringency (ˈstringency)
noun
stringently (ˈstringently)
adverb
Word origin
C17: from Latin stringere to bind
stringent in American English
(ˈstrɪndʒənt)
adjective
1.
rigidly controlled, enforced, etc.; strict; severe
2. US
tight in loan or investment money
a stringent money market
3.
compelling; convincing
stringent reason
Derived forms
stringently (ˈstringently)
adverb
stringentness (ˈstringentness)
noun
Word origin
L stringens, prp. of stringere, to draw tight: see strict
Examples of 'stringent' in a sentence
stringent
There are stringent reporting requirements for financial intermediaries.
Mishkin, Frederic S. Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (1995)
You will have to meet stringent regulations over the tiniest details.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The problems were dealt with swiftly and stringent procedures were introduced.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
She dismisses the notion that more stringent measures would have a negative impact on its members.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It includes stringent testing on both the vehicle and the driver.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We are looking into ways we can make the checking process more stringent.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He was released on stringent bail conditions amounting almost to house arrest.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Our stringent requirements have helped us fulfill our dream.
Christianity Today (2000)
This country has some of the most stringent veterinary regulations in the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They are required by law to carry out stringent checks.
The Sun (2015)
He said that the court could impose stringent bail conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Lenders will also have to fulfil more stringent licensing requirements.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This and stringent pollution regulations could spell the end of coal.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There is also animosity to stringent security checks at the turnstiles.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Having to make regular payouts and terminal bonuses means that they must meet stringent solvency requirements.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The organisation said that total road casualties could be reduced by almost a third if ministers backed the most stringent measures.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Applicants who struggle to meet the stringent affordability tests are dealt a double blow if they approach more than one lender.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The criteria for interest-only lending has also become more stringent.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
All this has to happen with a rigorously enforced and stringent consent procedure, of course.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
If they feel that we need to reinforce our already stringent measures, we will do so.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That cost gap is likely to widen as car makers are forced to fit them with more expensive technology to meet increasingly stringent pollution standards.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Add to that increasingly stringent mortgage criteria and it's no wonder many first-time buyers feel they are facing an impossible task.
The Sun (2014)
In other languages
stringent
British English: stringent ADJECTIVE
Stringent laws, rules, or conditions are very severe or are strictly controlled.
He announced that there would be more stringent controls on the possession of weapons.
American English: stringent
Brazilian Portuguese: rigoroso
Chinese: > 严格的法律、规定或条件
European Spanish: severo
French: rigoureux
German: streng
Italian: rigoroso
Japanese: 厳重な
Korean: 엄격한
European Portuguese: rigoroso
Latin American Spanish: estricto
(adjective)
Definition
requiring strict attention to rules or detail
Its drug-testing procedures are the most stringent in the world.
Synonyms
strict
French privacy laws are very strict.
tough
He announced tough measures to limit the money supply.
rigorous
rigorous military training
demanding
It is a demanding job.
binding
tight
tight control of media coverage
severe
This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary.
exacting
Our new manager has very exacting standards.
rigid
Hospital routines for nurses are very rigid.
inflexible
They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic.
Opposites
relaxed
,
slack
,
lax
,
loose
,
flexible
,
vague
,
inconclusive
,
equivocal
,
unrigorous
Additional synonyms
in the sense of demanding
Definition
requiring a lot of skill, time, or effort
It is a demanding job.
Synonyms
difficult,
trying,
hard,
taxing,
wearing,
challenging,
tough,
exhausting,
exacting,
exigent
in the sense of exacting
Definition
making rigorous or excessive demands
Our new manager has very exacting standards.
Synonyms
strict,
severe,
harsh,
stern,
rigid,
rigorous,
stringent,
oppressive,
imperious,
unsparing
in the sense of inflexible
Definition
unwilling to be persuaded
They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic.
Synonyms
obstinate,
strict,
relentless,
firm,
fixed,
iron,
adamant,
rigorous,
stubborn,
stringent,
uncompromising,
resolute,
steely,
intractable,
inexorable,
implacable,
steadfast,
hard and fast,
unyielding,
immutable,
immovable,
unbending,
obdurate,
stiff-necked,
dyed-in-the-wool,
unchangeable,
brassbound,
set in your ways
Nearby words of
stringent
string someone along
string someone up
string something out
stringent
stringy
strip
stripe
Synonyms of 'stringent'
stringent
Explore 'stringent' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of rigid
Definition
inflexible or strict
Hospital routines for nurses are very rigid.
Synonyms
strict,
set,
fixed,
exact,
rigorous,
stringent,
austere,
severe
in the sense of rigorous
Definition
harsh, strict, or severe
rigorous military training
Synonyms
strict,
hard,
firm,
demanding,
challenging,
tough,
severe,
exacting,
harsh,
stern,
rigid,
stringent,
austere,
inflexible
in the sense of severe
Definition
strict or harsh in the treatment of others
This was a dreadful crime and a severe sentence is necessary.
Synonyms
strict,
hard,
harsh,
cruel,
rigid,
relentless,
drastic,
oppressive,
austere,
Draconian,
unrelenting,
inexorable,
pitiless,
unbending,
iron-handed
in the sense of tight
Definition
unyielding or stringent
tight control of media coverage
Synonyms
strict,
stringent,
severe,
tough,
harsh,
stern,
rigid,
rigorous,
uncompromising,
inflexible,
unyielding
in the sense of tough
Definition
strict and firm
He announced tough measures to limit the money supply.