CONSCIENTIOUSNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

conscientiousness

noun

ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs-nəs

Definition of conscientiousness

as in carefulness

strict attentiveness to what one is doing finished the last details with as much conscientiousness as the first

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Recent Examples of conscientiousness These dimensions, called the Big Five personality traits, include things like extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, and neuroticism. — Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 13 Mar. 2026 And from an intangible standpoint, the team loves his diligence and conscientiousness. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025 Low conscientiousness was another attribute. — Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025 But many traits, including conscientiousness and overall happiness, are heavily influenced by parental actions, writes Brooks. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conscientiousness

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Noun

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

Definition of carefulness

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

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The Alzheimer’s Research Association also notes that experts at memory clinics or specialized care settings should administer the test and interpret results alongside other clinical information.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.

— Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of care

Noun

Through effortless magnetism, and extraordinary emotional precision, this actor crafts a character who belongs as much to the sea as the shore.

— William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026
The design team’s influence waned as Apple poured its energy into manufacturing the iPhone and other bestsellers with military precision at massive scale.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of precision

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