word
Painstaking
PAY-nstay-kihng
/ˈpeɪˌnsteɪkɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
painstaking
Dictionary meaning
Characterized by extreme care and great effort.
Examples
- It was painstaking but in the end totally worth it.
Synonyms: conscientious
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