jobsworth

[US]/ˈdʒɒbwɜːθ/
[UK]/ˈdʒɑːbzwɜrθ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who adheres strictly to rules and regulations, often to the point of being obstructive
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

jobsworth attitude

jobsworth mentality

jobsworth rules

jobsworth behavior

jobsworth official

jobsworth culture

jobsworth policy

jobsworth clerk

jobsworth response

jobsworth approach

Example Sentences

he's such a jobsworth that he won't let you enter without a ticket.

dealing with that jobsworth at the front desk was frustrating.

she was labeled a jobsworth for strictly following the rules.

don't be a jobsworth; sometimes rules can be bent.

the jobsworth refused to help, citing company policy.

everyone dislikes the jobsworth who enforces every minor regulation.

his jobsworth attitude made the project more complicated than it needed to be.

that jobsworth at the security check made us miss our flight.

being a jobsworth can sometimes lead to unnecessary conflict.

it's frustrating to encounter a jobsworth when you just need a little flexibility.

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