ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Painstakingness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Painstakingness is a noun meaning The state or characteristic of being painstaking; the giving of careful attention to details.

Meaning

The state or characteristic of being painstaking; the giving of careful attention to details.

Example Sentences

The painstakingness of Heller the craftsman comes through most strongly in these descriptions of the hard work he puts into his novels.

Synonyms for painstakingness

Depending on context, synonyms include meticulousness, scrupulousness, conscientiousness.

Antonyms for painstakingness

Common opposites include unconscientiousness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include conscientiousness, punctiliousness, painfulness, meticulousness, particularity, carefulness.

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