Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

painstaking

adjective

/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪ.kɪŋ/

Definition

Done with great care and thoroughness.

Examples

The artist spent painstaking hours perfecting the details of her painting.
After painstaking research, the scientist presented her findings at the conference.
His painstaking attention to detail made his work stand out from the rest.

Meaning

Painstaking refers to a level of effort where someone is attentive to detail and meticulous in their work, ensuring that everything is done correctly.