Synonyms of conscientiousness

conscientiousness

noun

ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs-nəs 

as in carefulness

strict attentiveness to what one is doing

finished the last details with as much conscientiousness as the first

Synonyms & Similar Words

• carefulness
• attention
• scrupulousness
• meticulousness
• care
• precision
• concentration
• effort
• pains
• heed
• heedfulness
• vigilance
• watchfulness
• meticulosity
• closeness
• observation
• mindfulness
• alertness
• observance
• focus
• responsibility
• exactness
• punctiliousness
• dutifulness
• painstaking
• advertence
• advertency
• trouble
• irreproachability
• bother
• particularity
• irreproachableness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• negligence
• inattentiveness
• heedlessness
• inattention
• inadvertence
• inadvertency
• inobservance

Example Sentences

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