thoroughness
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈθɜːrə(n)əs/
KK: /ˈθɜroʊnəs/
noun
Definition
The quality of being very careful and paying attention to every detail in a task or process.
Example
Her thoroughness in preparing the report impressed her manager.
Conversation
I really admire your thoroughness when you work on projects.
Thanks! I believe attention to detail is so important.
Yeah, it definitely shows in the quality of your work.
I appreciate that! It makes the final result much more satisfying.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
completeness
meticulousness
thoroughness
Antonyms
incompleteness
carelessness
negligence
Root Explanation
Thoroughness → It is formed from "thorough" (from Old English *þurh*, meaning through or by means of) and "-ness" (a suffix indicating a state or quality). The word "thoroughness" refers to the quality of being thorough or complete in detail.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'through' ('thorough') in your work, which means you cover everything completely. The '-ness' shows that it's a quality of being thorough.
Visually Confused Words
thoughtness
toughness
roughness
overroughness