thoroughness

/ˈθʌrənəs/ (bre, ipa) · [θˈɚonəs] /ˈθɜːrəʊnəs/ (ame, ipa)

thoroughness — noun

1. the habit or quality of doing work very carefully and making sure that every sma

1.名詞B2
釋義

the habit or quality of doing work very carefully and making sure that every small part is correct or complete

例句

Yael checked her essay for spelling mistakes with great thoroughness.

collocation: with great thoroughness

The doctor examined the patient with a thoroughness that inspired confidence in everyone.

同義詞
  • meticulousness

    stronger emphasis on checking every tiny detail, often in formal or academic contexts

  • carefulness

    more general; can mean simply avoiding mistakes, not necessarily going into every detail

  • rigor

    emphasises strict precision and thorough application of rules, common in scientific or academic writing

反義詞
  • carelessness

    opposite quality — acting without attention or concern for detail

  • sloppiness

    informal; describes work done in a rushed, untidy, or incomplete way

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — do not use with an indefinite article (✗ 'a thoroughness'). Frequently follows the prepositions 'with' or 'of'.

常見錯誤

❌She handled the project with thorough.
✅She handled the project with thoroughness.
💡'thorough' is an adjective; the noun form 'thoroughness' is required after 'with'.
❌I admired his thoroughness of research.
✅I admired the thoroughness of his research.
💡the definite article 'the' is needed before 'thoroughness of'.