carefulness

noun

Definition of carefulnessnext
1
as in caution
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger her natural carefulness keeps her from having car accidents and the high insurance premiums that go with them

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2
as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing a degree of carefulness is required to get the details just right

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3
as in kindness
archaic attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility with what carefulness they tended the frail princess day and night!

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Recent Examples of carefulness This carefulness is clearly strategic. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 There was no carefulness in it. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success. — Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefulness
  1. caution
  2. attention
  3. kindness
  4. prudence
  5. meticulousness
  6. care
  7. attentiveness
  8. scrupulousness
Noun
  • Officials are urging motorists to exercise extra caution around campuses and pedestrian crossings.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Then, in late August, Richie checked himself into a hospital out of an abundance of caution, a source close to the singer's tour told ABC News at the time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of caution
Noun
  • Though intended as a joke, the latter reaction succinctly illustrates the attention this trip has garnered on social media.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Now, the Yellow Jackets turn their attention to the next round of the playoffs.
    — Ryan Hunt, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • And where the kindness of others helped make his own remarkable journey here in America and the Fox Valley possible.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Tristan, teens going to Patriots game Word of their acts of kindness caught the attention of Michael Intoccia, who saw the story on WBZ-TV.
    — Paul Burton, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • The word prudence seems to be missing as more and more debt is issued.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Investors also have little confidence that fiscal prudence will return anytime soon.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • The trio blew up with their drum & bass productions before expanding into electro, house, pop and beyond, gaining prestige for the complexity and meticulousness of their productions.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Ted Chiang, Stories of Your Life and Others Ted Chiang’s short stories feel like thought experiments, each considered with exceptional meticulousness and integrity.
    — Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of meticulousness
Noun
  • Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.
    — Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • For example, someone may use your insurance information to obtain treatment, leaving behind records that could affect future care or insurance claims.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of care
Noun
  • Or is that simply naivete borne of the American myth that our candidates’ attentiveness extends beyond the ballot box and endures long after Election Day?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Next-level attentiveness from friendly staff certainly helps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of attentiveness
Noun
  • With such scrupulousness, Parton’s estate seemed primed to avoid the kind of posthumous infighting and chaos that so often consumes these institutions.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of scrupulousness

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“Carefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefulness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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