noun
taskmaster
TASK-mast
Taskmaster (noun) means someone who assigns work to others and expects it to be done, often demanding or strict about it. Example: “Her old manager was a real taskmaster who never let deadlines slip.”
noun
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Someone who assigns work to others and expects it to be done, often demanding or strict about it.
"Her old manager was a real taskmaster who never let deadlines slip."
"He gained a reputation as a hard taskmaster on set."
How to use taskmaster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strict boss or supervisor who pushes people to keep working.
Common pairings
hard taskmaster
cruel taskmaster
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Word forms
- Plural
- taskmasters
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Etymology
A compound of "task" and "master."
Rhymes for taskmaster
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What does “taskmaster” mean?
The word “taskmaster” means someone who assigns work to others and expects it to be done, often demanding or strict about it. In plain terms, a strict boss or supervisor who pushes people to keep working.
How do you pronounce “taskmaster”?
“Taskmaster” is pronounced TASK-mast (/ˈtæskˌmæstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “taskmaster” in a sentence?
Here is “taskmaster” used in a sentence: “Her old manager was a real taskmaster who never let deadlines slip.”
What part of speech is “taskmaster”?
“Taskmaster” is a noun.
