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meticulous

adjective
/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

Meaning

Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Example Sentences

A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.

She is meticulous in her research work.

A meticulous planner ensures that no details are overlooked.

Synonyms

Precise, Thorough, Detail-oriented, precise, diligent, painstaking, thorough, detail-oriented
Entry 1
Precise, Thorough, Detail-oriented
Entry 2
precise, diligent, painstaking
Entry 3
precise, thorough, detail-oriented

Antonyms

Careless, Inaccurate, Negligent, careless, negligent, reckless, inaccurate
Entry 1
Careless, Inaccurate, Negligent
Entry 2
careless, negligent, reckless
Entry 3
careless, inaccurate, negligent

Related Vocabularies

unwilling to spend money; stingy
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and ruthless.
Easy to perceive, understand, or see through.
containing or consisting of iron

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