regimented
/ˈredʒɪmentɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈredʒɪmentɪd/ (ame, ipa)
regimented — adjective
- regimentedpositive
- more regimentedcomparative
- most regimentedsuperlative
1. A regimented system, lifestyle, or way of doing things follows very strict rules
A regimented system, lifestyle, or way of doing things follows very strict rules or fixed patterns, often to the point where it feels limiting and leaves no room for personal choice or creativity.
The school’s regimented schedule left students no time for free play.
attributive: regimented + [noun] schedule/lifestyle/routine
Gita struggled with the regimented structure of the research institute after years of freelance work.
predicative: find + [something] + regimented
Karim liked the regimented routine of early swim practice more than his chaotic office job.
Children raised in a highly regimented home sometimes rebel when they finally leave for college.
Aoi disliked the regimented training program, which left no room for creative thinking.
- strict
neutral tone, can apply to rules or people without the suggestion of excess
- rigid
emphasises inflexibility; slightly more negative than strict
- controlled
broader in meaning; can describe emotions, experiments, or systems
- disciplined
often positive or neutral; suggests focused effort rather than oppressive rules
- flexible
able to change and adapt freely
- relaxed
informal register; not strict or demanding
- unstructured
lacking fixed rules or patterns entirely
- free
not limited by rules or controls
文法句型
regimented + noun
be/feel/find + (too) regimented
用法筆記
Frequently carries a critical or disapproving tone, suggesting that the level of control or organization is excessive. Can be used attributively (a regimented lifestyle) or predicatively (the system was too regimented). The adverb highly is a common modifier.