Taskmaster
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtæskˌmæstɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taskmaster is a noun meaning Someone who supervises workers, especially one who imposes hard or burdensome work.
Meaning
Someone who supervises workers, especially one who imposes hard or burdensome work.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) A source of hard work or responsibility.
Example Sentences
And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows
It all looked so easy when the competent were at the helm, but reality is a cruel taskmaster, and all the excuses that worked as an underling wear thin once the incompetent are in leadership roles.
Word Forms
- taskmasters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tasker, work-master, master, taskmistress, tasksetter, workmaster.
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