conscientious

adjective

con·sci·en·tious | \ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs

Definition of conscientious

1 : meticulous, careful a conscientious listener

2 : governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience : scrupulous a conscientious public servant

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Synonyms & Antonyms for conscientious

Synonyms

careful, fussy, loving, meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous

Antonyms

careless

Choose the Right Synonym for conscientious

upright, honest, just, conscientious, scrupulous, honorable mean having or showing a strict regard for what is morally right. upright implies a strict adherence to moral principles. a stern and upright minister honest stresses adherence to such virtues as truthfulness, candor, or fairness. known for being honest in business dealings just stresses conscious choice and regular practice of what is right or equitable. workers given just compensation conscientious and scrupulous imply an active moral sense governing all one's actions and painstaking efforts to follow one's conscience. conscientious in the completion of her assignments scrupulous in carrying out the terms of the will honorable suggests a firm holding to codes of right behavior and the guidance of a high sense of honor and duty. a difficult but honorable decision

Examples of conscientious in a Sentence

He was a good friend to his comrades, a conscientious leader mindful of his men's needs; an upright family man with strong, bright, proud children … — Tom Clancy, Without Remorse, 1994 Because Puckett was a conscientious lieutenant … his men did not have to stint on their fire. He had made sure that every man was carrying a basic load of ammunition and then some to spare … — Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 1988 He was shifty about money matters, not conscientious about returning advances, fulfilling contracts, reading manuscripts. — Monroe K. Spears, American Ambitions, 1987 She has always been a very conscientious worker. He was conscientious about following the doctor's orders.

Recent Examples on the Web

Also, in his time with the Orioles, the club was already conscientious with his workload, often finding spots to give him extra rest in order to keep him healthy. — Eduardo A. Encina, baltimoresun.com, "Former Orioles lefty Wei-Yin Chen returns to Camden Yards," 16 June 2018 The rise of these farms manned by young farmers has fallen in step with a growing number of consumers who are more conscientious about where their food is coming from. — Katie Park, Philly.com, "Like your organic food? Pennsylvania's young farmers are growing it," 11 July 2018 As a conscientious member of the community, the company also supports service initiatives to help contribute to making Cincinnati thrive. — Jessica Levy, Cincinnati.com, "VEGA Americas promotes continuous improvement," 8 June 2018 Eighth grader Ella Angel is a conscientious student. — Charlene Paparizos, cleveland.com, "Chagrin Falls February Students of the Month: Community Voices," 1 Jan. 2018 People who reported being conscientious—organized and detail-oriented—planned more elaborate fantasies. — Elizabeth Bernstein, WSJ, "New Research Delves Into Sexual Fantasies," 25 June 2018 Polished and conscientious, the performance was a little cool to the touch. — Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, "An Orchestra’s Ecstatic, Once-in-a-Lifetime Birthday Party," 27 Apr. 2018 Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this package, including our diligent fact-checking team and our conscientious and deliberate sensitivity reader. — Carolyn Kylstra, SELF, "The Weight Issue: A Letter from the Editor," 25 June 2018 Sara Farmer, Kentucky medical board lawyer Her patients described her as a caring, conscientious and thorough doctor who spends an extraordinary amount of time with them and carefully monitors their health. — Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, "'25 Again' doctor’s license on the line in attack on hormone therapy," 14 June 2018

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