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Painstaking

Verb / ˈpeɪˌnsteɪkɪŋ / Another word for painstaking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

taking or showing great care and effort; diligent

Synonyms & similar words

scrupulous conscientious meticulous thorough scrupulous careful diligent assiduous meticulosity painful systematic rigorous exact exacting precise conscientious methodical sedulous punctilious fastidious laborious earnest

Example sentences

  1. The artist took a painstaking approach to her work, spending hours on each brushstroke.
  2. The chef was very painstaking with his measurements, making sure each ingredient was added in just the right amount.
  3. The writer was known for his painstaking research, always making sure he had all the facts straight.
  4. The archaeologist was painstakingly digging through the dirt, hoping to find something of historical significance.
  5. The student was painstaking in his note-taking, making sure to write down every detail of the lecture.

Quotes

  • 'Great art is the expression of a solution of the conflict between the demands of the world without and that within.' - Edith Hamilton
  • 'To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs

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