painstaking

The word “painstaking” has 3 syllables: pain-stak-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for painstaking?

In the thesaurus, “painstaking” has 13 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for painstaking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for painstaking

assiduous
careful
conscientious
diligent
earnest
effort
exacting
loving
meticulous
pains
persistence
scrupulous
strenuous

Antonyms for painstaking

careless
carelessness
cursory
halfhearted
inattentive
lazy
lethargic
negligence
negligent
regardless
slipshod
thoughtless
uncareful
unconcerned
unenthusiastic
unscrupulous

Meanings of painstaking

noun

The application of careful and attentive effort.

adjective

Carefully attentive to details; diligent in performing a process or procedure.

Example Sentences

She conducted a painstaking analysis of the data to ensure accuracy.
The artist's work was a painstaking masterpiece, with every detail meticulously crafted.
The restoration of the ancient artifact required years of painstaking effort by archaeologists.
The chef's recipe involved a painstaking process of measuring and blending ingredients.
Writing a novel requires painstaking attention to character development and plot structure.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to painstaking, such as: assiduous, careful, careless, carelessness, conscientious, cursory, diligent.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.