How to Use conscientious in a Sentence
conscientious
adjective- She has always been a very conscientious worker.
- He was conscientious about following the doctor's orders.
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Can its legions drink that much beer and still be conscientious enough to clear away the trash?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
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Does this mean males are more conscientious about their diet?
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Jan. 2022
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Of course, a move can be both strategic and conscientious.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
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Even people who are conscientious about their masks, though, have to take them off to eat and drink.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2020
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Then there are a host of factors even conscientious parents might not pick up on.
—Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2018
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Sometimes news emerges that is so big, even conscientious jurors cannot avoid it.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 26 Feb. 2022
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By all means, teach with the mute button on through your own conscientious choices.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022
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And be more conscientious about how your own travel impacts the world.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2020
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Call me conscientious, call me ridiculous, but these were my thoughts and feelings.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 May 2022
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Of course, any conscientious consumer of these movies already knows that.
—Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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All of this takes a conscientious effort on your company’s part and starts at the top.
—James S. Cassel, miamiherald, 22 Oct. 2017
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Lawyers, over decades, tend to become more conscientious but less agreeable.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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And few bands are as conscientious about pairing up with and promoting younger artists from all over the world.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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To me, there are two big rewards to being more conscientious about your finances.
—Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2022
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This helps maintain a healthy lifestyle that’s conscientious about what goes into and on the body.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Still, there is a world of safe houseplant options for the conscientious pet owner.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
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Paelyn Benz is a conscientious student who takes pride in her work.
—Charlene Paparizos, cleveland.com, 31 May 2017
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The more conscientious people were, the less anxious and depressed when stuck at home.
—Andreas Kluth, Star Tribune, 11 May 2021
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Here’s how to play board games over Zoom, and how to be conscientious about your online shopping.
—Victoria Shannon, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020
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Gluten-free cones are available, and conscientious staff always wash their hands and change gloves for celiacs.
—Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
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Your conscientious attitudes will help keep plenty of money in the bank to pay the bills.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 22 Dec. 2020
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That dissonance is a function of how eating less meat has been wrapped in a conscientious and moral sheen.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Bankhead is one of the hardstand most conscientious players at Tuskaloosa.
—al, 22 Nov. 2021
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There are still a group of observant and conscientious people who aspire to reignite the lights here.
—Steven Russolillo, WSJ, 28 Aug. 2017
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Jeff seems to be both the most conscientious and deplorable character.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 28 May 2025
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The growing world of foodies and conscientious consumers cheered them on.
—Robin McDowell, Washington Post, 15 June 2018
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Dogs are allowed off-leash with conscientious owners.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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If one member of the team slacks off, the conscientious students have no choice but to work harder in order to earn a good grade.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 Feb. 2015
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