TASKMASTER Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

taskmaster

noun

ˈtask-ˌma-stər

Definition of taskmaster

as in boss

the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do known as a tough but fair taskmaster

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Recent Examples of taskmaster Embree was never an in-your-face taskmaster. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 May 2026 For years, supporters of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi carefully cultivated his public image as a strongman and hard taskmaster — a leader who puts in 18‑hour days to propel India toward superpower status. — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026 Some of the movie is an acid satire of pre-wedding rituals — like the first dance that Charlie and Emma are dutifully rehearsing for, with a ridiculously stern taskmaster of a coach. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 The leader's role transforms from that of a taskmaster to a facilitator. — Cuong Nguyen Cao, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for taskmaster

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Noun

Pullin’s sudden resignation will not lead to equally sudden departures of the football coach or AD, but their respective futures will be impacted by his exit as they will both be evaluated by their old new boss.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Former SquareOne Entertainment boss Munteanu created the series and is unveiling a first look (above) today during his keynote at MIA in Rome.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of boss

Noun

For at least a week, the Ukrainian leader has said his country has not received early warnings about ballistic missiles aimed at the capital.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The event has brought together around 200 founders, investors, sovereign wealth representatives and government leaders to discuss developments across AI, robotics and space.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

Rooms in the back of the second and third floors had mahogany window frames that peered into the main space, allowing a foreman to supervise workers.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
The Nepal Electricity Authority named the two men who were rescued alive as 30-year-old Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman from Saptari district in eastern Nepal, and Kabir Maharjan, 45, a mechanical supervisor from Kathmandu.

— Bhadra Sharma, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of foreman

Noun

No one gets out of this world without becoming a master of the art of losing, to invoke the poet Elizabeth Bishop.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Supporting this remarkable local treasure offers a rare chance to experience authentic culinary artistry from a true master.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of master

Noun

Adebayo, who took over as Heat captain when Haslem retired, is also on a path that could result in a Heat jersey retirement ceremony down the road.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Manchester United's loss to Bournemouth increased the pressure on manager Michael Carrick, who dropped captain Bruno Fernandes from the starting lineup.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of captain

Noun

At the same time, Meta and its AI chief Alexandr Wang have continued rolling out new foundation models and related updates at a speedy clip, including Muse Wonder, which was released last Monday.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
After laying off 6% of employees and bouncing both its content chief and head of feature films last week, Netflix reported its third straight quarter of slowing revenue growth Tuesday and acknowledged its stagnating viewership.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of chief

Noun

Tan-Gillespie ultimately stayed with the chain throughout secondary school, later rising to assistant general manager.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Allen denied both women's allegations and filed counterclaims against them in July 2023, accusing his former manager of defamation and other claims and accusing Jane Doe 2 of unlawfully taking his cellphone following their encounter.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of manager

Noun

Larry Baimbridge spent thirty-one years with the Houston Police Department, including stints as a homicide detective and as commander of the SWAT team.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Tom Waits lends his feral baritone to a commander of a coyote military brigade.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of commander

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