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conscientiousness

noun

ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs-nəs How to pronounce conscientiousness (audio)
Definition of conscientiousnessnext
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 The Big Five traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. — Refractor, 27 July 2026 Empathy, service orientation and conscientiousness are genuine assets the for-profit world could learn from. — Patrick Jinks, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Two programs Dudamel led in March were powerful examples of civic conscientiousness. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026 And from an intangible standpoint, the team loves his diligence and conscientiousness. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conscientiousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientiousness
  1. carefulness
  2. attention
  3. meticulousness
  4. care
  5. precision
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
  • The Moon enters Capricorn and your community zone, drawing your attention toward friends, groups, and people who share your interests.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • As consumers use emerging tools like AI to explore different looks and try on silhouettes, this data is an early indication of the looks capturing consumers’ attention throughout the year.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of attention
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
  • Greening-tolerant trees do need good care with frequent feedings, minor nutrient sprays and insect control to remain as disease-free as possible.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of care
Noun
  • And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The team is developing ways to use aerosol jet printing to deposit electronic materials with high precision on complex surfaces.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of precision

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“Conscientiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientiousness. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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