Pronunciation: /ˈstɪklər/
noun a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior
A1 My teacher is a stickler for punctuality and always expects us to be on time.
A2 My boss is a stickler for details and always checks our work thoroughly.
B1 The project manager is a stickler for quality and ensures that all products meet high standards.
B2 She is a stickler for grammar and always corrects any mistakes in our writing.
C1 The director is a stickler for professionalism and expects all employees to conduct themselves accordingly.
C2 He is a stickler for protocol and follows all rules and regulations to the letter.
adjective characterized by insistence on a particular quality or type
A1 My teacher is a stickler for correct grammar.
A2 She is a stickler when it comes to following the rules.
B1 The boss is a stickler for punctuality and expects everyone to be on time.
B2 He is a stickler for details and always double-checks everything.
C1 The project manager is a stickler for quality control and ensures everything meets the highest standards.
C2 She is a stickler for accuracy and never lets any mistakes slip through.
formal He is a stickler for following the rules and regulations.
informal My mom is a stickler about keeping the house clean.
slang Don't be such a stickler, just go with the flow.
figurative She's a stickler for perfection, always striving for excellence in everything she does.
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