Lax and Straitlaced
Opposite meaning words
Lax
Lax adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.
Straitlaced is an antonym for lax.
Nearby Word: laxly
Straitlaced
Straitlaced adjective - Given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals.
Usage example: a very straitlaced old lady who believed that cleavage was something that should be shown by rock crystals, not respectable women
Lax is an antonym for straitlaced.
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Straitlaced and Lax. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lax/straitlaced
Lax & Straitlaced. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lax/straitlaced>.
Straitlaced or Lax. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lax/straitlaced.
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