painstaking
gb/pˈeɪnstˌeɪkɪŋ/ us/pˈeɪnstˌeɪkɪŋ/
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adjective
formal
C1
property
1
done with great care and effort
very careful and detailed, and taking a lot of time and effort
Padrão de uso:
painstaking [work/research/analysis/effort/process]
Erro comum:
Often used for tasks and processes (painstaking research), not for sudden actions (not usually *a painstaking decision*).
Sinónimos
meticulous (Strong focus on small details and accuracy.)
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thorough (Emphasizes completeness as well as care.)
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careful (More general and less strong than 'painstaking'.)
Antónimos
careless (Lacking attention and caution.)
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slapdash (Done quickly and carelessly, without quality.)
Colocações
painstaking work
|painstaking research
|painstaking analysis
|painstaking effort
|painstaking investigation
|painstaking preparation
|painstaking detail
|painstaking care
|painstaking process
|painstaking documentation
Temas
work
|education
|research
|writing
Exemplos
- The report was the result of painstaking research over several years.
- She checked every figure with painstaking care before submitting the budget.
- Restoring the old painting was painstaking work, but the final result was stunning.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He did a painstaking job on the project.
- This kind of translation is slow and painstaking.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
painstaking
IPA
GB/pˈeɪnstˌeɪkɪŋ/
US/pˈeɪnstˌeɪkɪŋ/
Sílabas e acento
painstak - ing (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (painstak)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: painstaking
Família de palavras
Core family
painstakingly
adverb C1
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