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   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

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

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   giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an accident or problem: Norman is a careful driver. Give my suggestion careful consideration. [ + question word ] He’s in a really bad mood so be careful what you say to him. [ + question word ] Be careful where you put that hot pan.

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   The meaning of CAREFUL is marked by wary caution or prudence. How to use careful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Careful.

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

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   giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an accident or problem: Norman is a careful driver. Give my suggestion careful consideration. [ + question word ] He’s in a really bad mood so be careful what you say to him. [ + question word ] Be careful where you put that hot pan.

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

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   Careful implies guarding against mistakes, by paying strict and close attention to details, and, often, trying to use good judgment: He was careful to distinguish between them. Cautious implies a fear of some unfavorable situation and investigation before coming to conclusions: cautious about investments.

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

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   adj. 1. cautious in attitude or action; prudent. 2. painstaking in one's work; thorough: he wrote very careful script. 3. ( usually postpositive; foll by of, in, or about) solicitous; protective: careful of one's reputation. 4. archaic full of care; anxious. 5. Brit mean or miserly. ˈcarefully adv. ˈcarefulness n.

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

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   Definition of careful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCAREFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. cautious in attitude or action; prudent. 2. painstaking in one's work; thorough. he wrote very careful script. 3. (usually postpositive; foll by of, in, or about) solicitous; protective. careful of one's reputation. 4. archaic.