procrustean
/proʊˈkrʌstiən/
adjective
- Enforcing strict conformity by forcing people or things to fit a single standard, often by ignoring differences or using harsh methods.
- The school's procrustean dress code required all students to wear the same uniform, regardless of their cultural traditions.
- The government's procrustean policy tried to make all regions follow the same rules, even where they didn't make sense.
- Her procrustean approach to management made employees feel their unique skills were not valued.
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