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1painstaking
noun pains·tak·ing \ˈpān-ˌstā-kiŋ\
Definition of PAINSTAKING
: the action of taking pains : diligent care and effort
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First Known Use of PAINSTAKING
1538
Rhymes with PAINSTAKING
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2painstaking
adjective
: showing or done with great care and effort
Full Definition of PAINSTAKING
: taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
— pains·tak·ing·ly \-kiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PAINSTAKING
1696
Related to PAINSTAKING
- Synonyms
- careful, conscientious, fussy, loving, meticulous, scrupulous
- Antonyms
- careless
PAINSTAKING Defined for Kids
painstaking
adjective pains·tak·ing \ˈpān-ˌstā-kiŋ\
Definition of PAINSTAKING for Kids
: taking or showing great care <painstaking work>
— pains·tak·ing·ly adverb
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