Synonyms of tight-assed
17 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for tight-assed is conservative. Other synonyms of tight-assed are conventional, inhibited, repressed, straight-laced and stuffy.
Synonyms and similar words for tight-assed
adjectiveRigidly maintaining self-control; restricting oneself to generally accepted rules and behaviours.
- conservative
- conventional
- inhibitedReserved or repressed, prone to quiet, inexpressive behavior.
- repressed
- straight-lacedHaving narrow views on moral matters; prudish.
- stuffy
- uptight
adjectiveExcessively concerned with unimportant details; obsessively precise.
- anal
- fastidious
- fussy
- finicky
- hair-splittingOf or characterized by hair-splitting, seeking or having exceedingly small differences, fine details, and/or edge cases...
- nitpickyFinicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.
- punctilious
adjectiveReluctant to spend money.
- miserlyLike a miser, very or objectionably cautious with money.
- stingy
- tight-fistedReluctant to spend money; miserly or stingy.
Opposite of tight-assed
adjectiveRigidly maintaining self-control; restricting oneself to generally accepted rules and behaviours.
- easy-going
- laid-backRelaxed and easy‐going; demonstrating an absence of stress or worry.
- relaxed
Meaning of tight-assed
- adjective Rigidly maintaining self-control; restricting oneself to generally accepted rules and behaviours.
- adjective Excessively concerned with unimportant details; obsessively precise.
- adjective Reluctant to spend money.
Questions about synonyms of tight-assed
- What is another word for tight-assed?
- Tight-assed has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as conservative, conventional, inhibited, repressed, straight-laced, stuffy, uptight and anal.
- What is the opposite of tight-assed?
- The opposite of tight-assed is easy-going. Other antonyms of tight-assed are laid-back and relaxed.
- What does tight-assed mean?
- Tight-assed means rigidly maintaining self-control; restricting oneself to generally accepted rules and behaviours.
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