painstaking
Translation
painstaking, meticulous, thorough
Examples
The research was a painstaking process.
The research was a painstaking process.
He is a painstaking worker.
He is a painstaking worker.
Grammar Patterns
a painstaking ((noun)) painstaking The research was a painstaking process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meticulous, careful, thorough; Antonyms: careless, negligent
Etymology
From 'pains' (effort) + 'taking' (requiring). It means requiring great effort or care.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'taking pains' (making a great effort) to do something perfectly.