meticulousness

/məˈtɪkjələsnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /məˈtɪkjələsnəs/ (ame, ipa)

meticulousness — noun

1. the tendency to do work with extreme care, checking each small part thoroughly s

1.名詞C1
釋義

the tendency to do work with extreme care, checking each small part thoroughly so that nothing is overlooked or wrong.

例句

Mei-Lin's meticulousness in checking every invoice saved the company from a costly accounting error.

meticulousness in + V-ing: quality shown through an activity

The surgeon's meticulousness during the operation meant every instrument was sterilised and in its proper place.

meticulousness during + noun: quality shown in a process

同義詞
  • thoroughness

    focuses on completeness; a thorough person covers all parts of a task but may not check micro-details the way a meticulous person does

  • precision

    stresses exactness and accuracy in measurement or wording rather than the process of checking

  • scrupulousness

    adds a moral dimension of following ethical rules carefully, whereas meticulousness is neutral

  • fastidiousness

    can carry a negative tone of being difficult to please, while meticulousness is generally positive

反義詞
  • carelessness

    the opposite extreme — doing work without attention to detail

  • sloppiness

    implies messy or disorganised work, the converse of meticulousness

文法句型

meticulousness in [noun/V-ing]

用法筆記

Unlike carefulness, which can apply to any level of attention, meticulousness implies examining every small component of a task and tolerating no shortcuts.

常見錯誤

❌His meticulousness about the menu meant he sent food back three times.' (implies pickiness, not care).
✅His meticulousness about the menu meant he checked every ingredient before ordering.
💡Meticulousness is about thorough care, not being hard to please.
❌She showed great meticulousness by finishing her homework quickly.' (speed contradicts the meaning).
✅She showed great meticulousness by reviewing each maths problem twice.
💡Meticulousness requires thorough checking, not speed.