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- Dictionarypains·tak·ing/ˈpānˌstākiNG/
adjective
- 1. done with or employing great care and thoroughness: "painstaking attention to detail"
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Learn the meaning of painstaking as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Painstaking means taking or showing great care and effort, or the action of taking pains.
Painstaking means extremely careful and correct, and involving a lot of effort. See how to use this adjective in sentences and synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
Painstaking definition: taking or characterized by taking pains or trouble; expending or showing diligent care and effort; careful. See examples of PAINSTAKING used in a sentence.
Painstaking means extremely careful and correct, and involving a lot of effort. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and read examples from various sources.
painstaking. /ˌpeɪnˌˈsteɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋ/ IPA guide. If you notice that painstaking is composed of pains and taking, you already have a pretty clear sense of what this adjective means: to be painstaking is to be so careful, so meticulous, so thorough, that it hurts.
Painstaking means extremely careful or precise about details, or involving great effort and attention. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, translations and examples of painstaking from various sources.
Painstaking means extremely careful and thorough, especially in doing something that requires attention to detail. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and explore its origin and usage.
