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straitlaced Antonyms

Opposite of straitlaced

Pinning down the opposite of straitlaced requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing excessively strict, conventional, or puritanical views on morals and behavior.

Usage Example

"Growing up in a easygoing household, she was never allowed to watch television on weeknights."

Strongest
easygoing
Strong
broad-minded
permissive
liberal
tolerant
open-minded
uninhibited
laid-back

Similar words to straitlaced

Words similar to straitlaced shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

puritanical
prudish
prim
priggish
moralistic
uptight
stuffy
strict
See all synonyms of straitlaced

• Nearby Words

strainedly
strait
straitjacket
straitlaced
straits
strand
stranded

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Straitlaced. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/straitlaced
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