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 Could conscientiousness be related to satisfaction with your friendships? — Diego Guevara Beltran, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Constructive anxiety often signals foresight, conscientiousness, and genuine commitment when outcomes are uncertain. — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 30 July 2026 The Big Five traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. — Refractor, 27 July 2026 Two programs Dudamel led in March were powerful examples of civic conscientiousness. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conscientiousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientiousness
  1. carefulness
  2. attention
  3. scrupulousness
  4. meticulousness
  5. care
  6. 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
  • Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage still runs through its veins, so its dedication to care, service, and attention to detail remains.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Your bed might be the hardest-working piece of furniture in your home, so why not give it a little extra attention?
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of attention
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
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
  • Its precision robotic actuator successfully completed its first space mission after launching aboard a SpaceX rideshare.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • High-Precision Satellite Positioning For Equipment High-precision satellite positioning is becoming practical for construction, agriculture and autonomous operations.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of precision

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

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