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Meaning of meticulousness
The quality of being meticulous.
Etymology of meticulousness
The word "meticulousness" originates from the Latin word "meticulosus," meaning fearful or anxious, which is derived from "metus," meaning fear, and the suffix "-culosus," which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or disposition.
Synonyms
meticulousness
thoroughness
scrupulousness
attention to detail
fastidiousness
precision
exactness
preciseness
carefulness
careful attention
diligence
rigor
strictness
conscientiousness
painstakingness
sedulousness
industriousness
indefatigability
persistence
persistence
perseverance
tirelessness
assiduity
sedulity
meticulous
finickiness
fussiness
particularity
nicety
minuteness
intricacy.
Definitions
- The quality of being meticulous, meaning having or showing a great deal of attention to detail, being extremely careful and precise.
Usage Examples
- Her meticulousness in the laboratory earned her a reputation as a rigorous scientist.
- * The company's meticulousness in testing and quality control has resulted in a significant reduction in product recalls.
Antonyms
carelessness
neglect
negligence
laxity
laxness
sloppiness
slovenliness
slackness
indolence
laziness
idle
indolent
inert
inactive
apathetic
apathy
indifference
nonchalance
recklessness
thoughtlessness
inattention
inattentiveness
lackadaisicalness
heedlessness.