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10 Language-to-English DictionariesButtoned-Up
/ˈbʌt.ənd ʌp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing a person or demeanor that is formal, reserved, or overly cautious.
"Despite the casual setting, her buttoned-up attitude made it hard for others to relax." - 2
Referring to a style or approach that is meticulous and conservative.
"His buttoned-up presentation style impressed the board members."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'buttoned-up' originates from the literal action of fastening buttons on clothing, which symbolizes being neat, tidy, and well-organized. It evolved in the late 20th century to describe a person or demeanor that is formal, reserved, or overly cautious in behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Buttoned-Up" is said worldwide
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Rangé
Transliteration: Ranjé
"Malgré l'ambiance décontractée, son attitude rangée a rendu les autres mal à l'aise."
Ordentlich
Transliteration: Ordentlich
"Sein ordentlicher Präsentationsstil beeindruckte die Vorstandsmitglieder."
In ordine
Transliteration: In ordine
"Nonostante l'atmosfera informale, il suo atteggiamento in ordine ha reso difficile rilassarsi."
Ordenado
Transliteration: Ordenado
"A pesar del ambiente relajado, su actitud ordenada hizo que los demás se sintieran incómodos."
Organizado
Transliteration: Organizado
"Apesar do ambiente descontraído, sua atitude organizada dificultou o relaxamento dos outros."
व्यवस्थित
Transliteration: Vyavasthit
"हालाँकि माहौल अनौपचारिक था, लेकिन उसकी व्यवस्थित प्रवृत्ति ने दूसरों को आराम करने में कठिनाई दी।"
整齐
Transliteration: Zhěngqí
"尽管环境很轻松，但她的整齐态度让其他人很难放松。"
정돈된
Transliteration: Jeongdon-doen
"비공식적인 분위기에도 불구하고 그녀의 정돈된 태도는 다른 사람들이 편안해지기 어렵게 만들었습니다."
整然とした
Transliteration: Seizen to shita
"カジュアルな環境にもかかわらず、彼女の整然とした態度は他の人がリラックスするのを難しくしました。"
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