taskmaster

noun
UK: /ˈtɑːskˌmɑːstə(r)/
US: /ˈtæskˌmæstər/

  1. A person who gives tasks to other people.

    1. My boss is a real taskmaster at work.
    2. The project manager acted as a strict taskmaster, ensuring deadlines were met.

  2. A person who demands that people work very hard.

    1. The coach is a taskmaster but fair.
    2. Her reputation as a taskmaster preceded her, but the team respected her drive.

Synonyms

supervisor foreman overseer driver disciplinarian slave driver

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "taskmaster" in English means: A person who gives tasks to other people., A person who demands that people work very hard..

The phonetic transcription of "taskmaster" is /ˈtɑːskˌmɑːstə(r)/ in British English and /ˈtæskˌmæstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "taskmaster": supervisor, foreman, overseer, driver, disciplinarian, slave driver.

Example usage of "taskmaster": "My boss is a real taskmaster at work.". More examples on the page.