Definition of painstaking

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  • painstaking is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • painstaking is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • painstaking is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of painstaking

  • characterized by extreme care and great effort (adjective)

    Examples

    1. painstaking research

    Synonyms

    1. conscientious
    2. scrupulous

See definition of painstaking in Merriam Webster