Advertisement
Advertisement
painstaking
[ peynz-tey-king, peyn-stey- ]
noun
- careful and diligent effort.
painstaking
/ ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ /
adjective
- extremely careful, esp as to fine detail
painstaking research
Derived Forms
- ˈpainsˌtakingly, adverb
- ˈpainsˌtakingness, noun
Other Words From
- painstaking·ly adverb
- painstaking·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of painstaking1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Since the painstaking technique of stop-motion animation relies literally on the artists’ handicraft, this tracks brilliantly.
The Neelemans have angrily denounced Agnew's article, even though she produced the audio interview that showed the painstaking accuracy of her portrayal.
“Fabrication, assembly, testing and final integration of a new spacecraft is a painstaking endeavor that requires great attention to detail,” Steve Stich, the manager at NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, said in a statement.
It’s a painstaking process that often consumes the entire three months between the election and the inauguration.
The painstaking process of collecting and checking these ballots speaks both to election integrity and to giving voters access and opportunities to vote.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse