methodical

[muh-thod-i-kuhl] / məˈθɒd ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

organized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analytical businesslike careful deliberate disciplined efficient meticulous orderly painstaking precise scrupulous structured systematic

WEAK

all together exact fixed framed grooved logical methodic methodized neat ordered planned regular set-up tidy together well-regulated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless chaotic disorderly disorganized inefficient negligent thoughtless unmethodical unscrupulous unsystematic

Example Sentences

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It was this methodical jigsaw of footage that allowed police to arrest McCullagh for a second time and seize his computer.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

While Amodei cemented a reputation for his methodical approach to AI development, Michael and Hegseth became known for their cutthroat approach to business and war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“I think I’m confident because there’s no exact science on ramping up early and success, or being methodical and not participating to result in success during the season,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Hamed called it "methodical destruction", though the perpetrators remain unknown and there has been no investigation.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

“Some ribs, too, I think,” the methodical voice continued.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

methodical

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