CAREFULNESS Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

carefulness

noun

Definition of carefulness

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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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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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

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Noun

At the time of the caution, the top-10 stage finishing order will be determined using all available resources, including scoring loops and video replay — similar to how stage points are awarded.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Cloyd advised sealing cracks and using caution with boxes, shoes and other undisturbed items, KAKE reported.

— Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of caution

Noun

The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Too many brands exhaust their marketing budgets fighting for attention during the primary event when real power lies in owning the transitional micro-moment immediately following exertion.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Life would not be the same without you, your vision, your kindness, your compassion, your love, your sexiness, your intelligence, your warmth, your friendship, your wisdom.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau appear as members of the community who help demonstrate how even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference during recovery.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026

Definition of kindness

Noun

The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Then the old limits arrive dressed as prudence and being humble.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of prudence

Noun

Numerous photographers have published books with Steidl, which is known for the meticulousness of its printing process and the close relations that Gerhard Steidl established with artists.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
In the filing, Lively’s lawyers say there’s a reason for their meticulousness.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

Definition of meticulousness

Noun

Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services found 12 categories of abuse and neglect of the Gray children connected to Marcee, including inadequate food, shelter and medical care, director Candice Broce said in court.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
However, with a little special attention and care, a plant enthusiast can add some very unique plants to their collection.

— Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of care

Noun

In Japan, this kind of attentiveness is understood through omotenashi.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Even in novels centered on Millennial inaction or stasis, such as Pond, by Claire-Louise Bennett, a kind of attentiveness is necessary to advance beyond rhetorical water-treading.

— Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of attentiveness

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