unpermissive

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Adjective unpermissive has 1 sense

unpermissive - not inclined to grant permission; severe in discipline
Antonyms: permissive, indulgent, lax, lenient, soft

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Term: unpermissive

Definition:

adjective

not allowing or granting permission; restrictive or prohibitive

Sense 1:

unwilling to grant permission or access

Example sentence: The unpermissive security measures ensured that only authorized personnel could enter the restricted area.

Sense 2:

not tolerant or lenient; strict or rigid

Example sentence: The unpermissive teacher imposed strict rules on her students' behavior in the classroom.

Sense 3:

not accepting or supportive of a particular idea, belief, or practice

Example sentence: The unpermissive society frowned upon any deviation from traditional cultural norms.