Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   careful

   /ˈkɛːf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious: "I begged him to be more careful" Similar cautiousheedfulalertawareattentivewatchfulvigilanthypervigilantwaryon guardcharycircumspectprudentmindfulguardedunhurriedmeasureddeliberateinformal:leerycageyOpposite careless
   • ▪ anxious to protect (something) from harm or loss; solicitous: "he was very careful of his reputation" Similar mindfulheedfulprotectivewatchfulOpposite careless
   • ▪ prudent in the use of something, especially money: "his mother had always been careful with money" Similar prudentthriftyeconomicaleconomiceconomizingsparingfrugalscrimpingabstemiouscannysensiblecautiousmiserlyniggardlypenny-pinchingparsimoniousmeaninformal:stingyOpposite extravagant
   • 2. done with or showing thought and attention: "a careful consideration of the facts" Similar attentiveconscientiouspainstakingmeticulousdiligentassiduoussedulousscrupulouspunctiliousfastidiousmethodicalorderlydeliberatejudiciousperfectionistthoroughexhaustiverigorousaccurateprecisecorrectparticularfussyfinickyinformal:pernicketypersnicketyarchaic:nicelaboriousOpposite inattentive

   Word Origin Old Englishcarful (see care, -ful).

   Derivatives

   • 1. carefulness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • C

     3

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • F

     4

   • U

     1

   • L

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAREFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of careful, an adjective that describes someone who pays attention to avoid accidents, mistakes, or problems. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an...

   • Znaczenie Careful, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CAREFUL definicja: 1. giving a lot of attention to what you...

   • Careful in Russian

     CAREFUL translate: осторожный, тщательный . Learn more in...

   • Portuguese Translation

     CAREFUL translate: cuidadoso, cauteloso, atento,...

   • Careful in Spanish

     CAREFUL translate: cuidadoso, detenido, cuidadoso/osa...

   • Careful: Korean Translation

     CAREFUL translate: 주의 깊은. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Careful: Polish Translation

     CAREFUL translate: uważny, ostrożny, ostrożny, staranny....

   • Careful: Arabic Translation

     CAREFUL translate: مُنتَبِه. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › carefulCareful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › careful

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word careful, which means marked by wary caution or prudence. See how to use careful in a sentence and how it differs from related words like meticulous, scrupulous, and punctilious.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCAREFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of careful, an adjective that describes paying attention to avoid accidents, mistakes, or problems. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › carefulCAREFUL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › careful

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of careful as an adjective, with synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences. Find out how to use careful in different contexts, such as being cautious, thorough, solicitous, or anxious.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › carefulCAREFUL Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words -...

   www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › careful

   • Cached

   Find 115 similar and opposite words for careful, an adjective meaning having or showing close attention to avoiding danger or trouble. Learn the difference between careful and other adjectives like meticulous, punctilious, and scrupulous.

   • Some common synonyms of careful are meticulous, punctilious, and scrupulous. While all these words mean "showing close attention to detail," carefu...
   • Although the words meticulous and careful have much in common, meticulous may imply either commendable extreme carefulness or a hampering finicky c...
   • The words punctilious and careful are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, punctilious implies minute, even excessive attention to fine...
   • While in some cases nearly identical to careful, scrupulous applies to what is proper or fitting or ethical. // scrupulous honesty

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › carefulCareful - definition of careful by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › careful

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of careful, an adjective that describes being attentive, cautious, or thorough. Find synonyms, antonyms, and examples of careful in different contexts and usage.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › carefulcareful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › careful

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of careful, an adjective that means giving attention or thought to what you are doing. Find out how to use careful with different prepositions, idioms and collocations.