careful, meticulous, scrupulous, punctilious mean showing close attention to detail. careful implies attentiveness and cautiousness in avoiding mistakes. a careful worker meticulous may imply either commendable extreme carefulness or a hampering finicky caution over small points.
How do you use punctilious?
Punctilious in a Sentence ?
- Because my aunt is quite punctilious when it comes to table settings, every utensil must be turned properly.
- My father was punctilious about having all of his ties lined up by color.
- While I enjoy cleanliness, I am not so punctilious that I get upset about a little dust on my furniture.
What is meant by slapdash?
slapdash \SLAP-dash\ adjective. : done or made without careful planning : haphazard, slipshod.
