attention to detail

2 antonyms for attention to detail — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — The habit of noticing and getting right the small parts of a task, so that the finished work has no errors or loose ends.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

The habit of noticing and getting right the small parts of a task, so that the finished work has no errors or loose ends.

“The role calls for strong attention to detail and the ability to work to a deadline.”

thoroughness meticulousness rigour precision care

Opposites

carelessness sloppiness

2. noun

The visible care taken over small features of a made or designed thing, such as stitching, joinery or finish.

“The attention to detail on the panelling is extraordinary.”

craftsmanship finish

Antonyms

carelessness sloppiness

How to use attention to detail

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

excellent attention to detail strong attention to detail meticulous attention to detail lack of attention to detail pay attention to detail

Neutral, and near-universal in job adverts and CVs, where it is often criticised as a cliché unless backed with an example.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between attention to detail and perfectionism?

Attention to detail means catching the things that matter and finishing to standard. Perfectionism means being unable to stop refining even after the standard is met, and it often costs time and deadlines rather than saving them.

How do you show attention to detail on a CV?

Replace the phrase with evidence: proofread the document to zero typos, cite a concrete result such as reconciling accounts with no adjustments for two years, or describe a checking process you built. Recruiters treat the bare phrase as filler.

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