exacting
adjectiveHow many syllables in exacting?
There are 3 syllables in the word exacting.How to pronounce exacting:
Definition of exacting:
- exacting (adjective):
- making rigorous or excessive demands
- severe and unremitting in making demands.
- tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
Synonyms for exacting:
captious
careful
choosey
choosy
critical
dainty
delicate
demanding
difficult
discerning
discriminating
fastidious
finical
finicking
finicky
fussbudgety
fussy
hard
insightful
knowledgeable
meticulous
nice
old-maidish
painstaking
particular
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