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punctiliousness
This term describes a rigid adherence to formality and detail that often borders on the obsessive. While it can be a positive trait in high-stakes professional environments where precision is paramount, it frequently carries a subtle negative connotation of being fussy, pedantic, or overly concerned with trivialities at the expense of efficiency.
As an abstract quality, this noun is uncountable. It describes a state of being or a characteristic rather than a discrete object, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers. To quantify this trait, one must use partitive constructions such as a degree of punctiliousness or a streak of punctiliousness.
Meanings
Examples
His punctiliousness regarding office protocol made him a favorite of the senior partners.
I admire her punctiliousness when it comes to citing sources in her research papers.
The butler served the guests with a level of punctiliousness that bordered on the absurd.
Why is he so obsessed with punctiliousness over such minor details?
The diplomat was known for his extreme punctiliousness in following international etiquette.
Such punctiliousness in the accounting department is necessary to avoid any legal errors.
Such punctiliousness in the accounting department is necessary to avoid any legal errors.
I must maintain my punctiliousness if I want to be promoted to lead auditor.
The judge praised the lawyer for the punctiliousness of the evidence presented.