Meaning of Taskmaster | Babel Free
ˈtæskˌmæstɚDefinitions
- Someone who supervises workers, especially one who imposes hard or burdensome work.
- A source of hard work or responsibility.
Equivalents
العربية
الرئيس المتعسف
Suomi
piiskuri
Examples
“And the Lord said, I have⟳ surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have⟳ heard their cry⟳ by reason⟳ of their taskmasters; for I know⟳ their sorrows”
“It all looked so easy when the competent were at the helm, but reality is a cruel taskmaster, and all the excuses that worked as an underling wear⟳ thin once the incompetent are in leadership roles.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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