Painstaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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painstaking

 

[ หˆpeษชnหŒsteษชkษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

effortful work

Painstaking refers to something that requires a lot of careful attention and thorough effort. It often describes work that is done meticulously, showing diligence in detail. This term highlights the hard work and carefulness involved in accomplishing a task.

Synonyms

careful, diligent, exacting, meticulous, thorough

Examples of usage

  • She undertook a painstaking review of the manuscript.
  • The artist's painstaking attention to detail impressed everyone.
  • He took a painstaking approach to renovating the old house.
  • After a painstaking search, they found the missing documents.

Translations

Translations of the word "painstaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meticuloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคถเฅเคฐเคฎเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผhsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berusaha keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั€ะฐะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pracowity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ชจใฎๆŠ˜ใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minutieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ laborioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pracnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pracovitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดนๅŠ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delaven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strangt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃะฑะตะบา›ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงalฤฑลŸqan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ meticuloso

Etymology

The word 'painstaking' is derived from the combination of 'pain' and 'staking'. The term 'pain' in this context is used in its older meaning, which refers to effort or labor rather than discomfort. While it may initially seem counterintuitive, this connotation of 'pain' reflects the strenuous nature of the work being described. 'Staking' refers to the effort or investment put into a task. The word emerged in the late 19th century, illustrating a time when detailed and laborious work was increasingly appreciated in various fields, including art, science, and literature. The evolution of 'painstaking' embodies the cultural shift towards valuing diligence and thoroughness in craftsmanship.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,602, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.