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Definition of taskmaster

taskmaster

/ˈtæskˌmæstər/
task · mas · ter
Plural:taskmasters
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• noun

1

A person who assigns tasks to others and oversees their work, especially one who imposes strict, demanding, or burdensome labor.

Example

"The head chef was a relentless taskmaster who demanded absolute perfection on every plate that left the kitchen."

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• Nearby Words

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task
taskbar
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 16th century by English Bible translator William Tyndale to render the Hebrew term for the Egyptian overseers who forced the Israelites into hard labor in the Book of Exodus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taskmaster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taskmaster
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