unpermissiveness
- noun
- /ˌʌnpərˈmɪsɪvnəs/
- The unpermissiveness of his parenting style led to strict household rules.
Examples
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Some critics argue that unpermissiveness in schools stifles creativity and independence.
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The school's unpermissiveness regarding dress code is well-known.
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Her upbringing was marked by a general unpermissiveness toward social media use.
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His unpermissiveness towards late submissions frustrated many students.
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Some critics argue that unpermissiveness in schools stifles creativity and independence.
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Her upbringing was marked by a general unpermissiveness toward social media use.
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The unpermissiveness of his parenting style led to strict household rules.
Synonyms
Being very firm about rules and making people follow them
Limiting what people can do
A refusal to change an opinion or action despite pressure
A tendency to treat people harshly for mistakes
Antonyms
How Permissive
Surface Forms
Morphology
unpermissiveness = unpermissive (transparent) = un + permiss + ive + ness
Formation is a straightforward noun from the adjective 'unpermissive' using the regular suffix '-ness'; the negative 'un-' and adjective 'permissive' are semantically clear.
Etymology
Unpermissiveness comes from un- ('not') plus permission ('allowing') and is the same root as the everyday word permit. So, imagine someone who never gives a 'permission slip' and often says no — unpermissiveness means a habit or tendency to limit or not allow people's behavior.