Synonyms for meticulous
məˈtɪk yə ləsmetic·u·lous

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1. meticulousadjective

   Synonyms:
   careful, painstaking, scrupulous, rigorous, precise

   Antonyms:
   slapdash, careless, sloppy

2. meticulousadjective

   Timid, fearful, overly cautious.

   Synonyms:
   precise, careful, scrupulous, rigorous, painstaking

   Antonyms:
   slapdash, careless, sloppy

3. meticulousadjective

   Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

   Synonyms:
   painstaking, careful, precise, rigorous, scrupulous

   Antonyms:
   careless, slapdash, sloppy

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1. meticulous, punctiliousadjective

   marked by precise accordance with details

   "meticulous research"; "punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette"

   Synonyms:
   punctilious

   Antonyms:
   unfastidious, imprecise

2. meticulousadjective

   marked by extreme care in treatment of details

   "a meticulous craftsman"; "almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities"

   Synonyms:
   punctilious

   Antonyms:
   imprecise, unfastidious

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1. meticulousadjective

   Synonyms:
   timid, fearful, diffident

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1. List of paraphrases for "meticulous":

   thorough, careful, scrupulous, painstaking

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1. Blake Charlton:

   Doctors are very meticulous people, you wouldn’t get to where we are if you were not.

2. Neil Basu:

   This will look similar to some of the activity that took place in Salisbury earlier this year, again, this is a precautionary, but necessary measure that allows officers to safely carry out meticulous and systematic searches for evidence to support the investigation. This must be done with great care, as you will appreciate, to ensure there is no outstanding risk to both those brave officers and the public.

3. Meghan McCain:

   I've tried to learn from his example, and I wish I could say I've emulated him, but regrettably, as Arizonans and my Senate colleagues can attest, I still possess a short supply of some of Jon's most conspicuous leadership qualities, his patience, for example, his meticulous preparation and thoroughness, are, I'm sorry to say, not qualities that I'll be remembered for, but they've been indispensable to the people of our state.

4. Takako Masai:

   You don't need meticulous guidance when you're intervening in currency markets. Kuroda's approach on monetary policy resembles that of currency intervention. I think that's the kind of approach Japan needs now.

5. Jeff Berry:

   Amber has demonstrated tremendous strategic vision and meticulous execution as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, now, in her new role as Agent, Amber brings a unique perspective as business woman of color, baseball wife, and mother, all of which will prove invaluable to our team and the clients we serve.