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- Dictionarycareful/ˈkɛːf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious: "I begged him to be more careful" Similar Opposite
- 2. done with or showing thought and attention: "a careful consideration of the facts" Similar Opposite
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Michael is a very careful worker. After careful consideration of your proposal, I regret to say that we are unable to accept it. be careful Be careful with the glasses. Be careful where you put that hot pan. Be careful to look both ways when you cross the road. He's in a really foul temper so be careful of what you say to him. careful Be careful!
The meaning of CAREFUL is marked by wary caution or prudence. How to use careful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Careful.
Synonyms for CAREFUL: cautious, wary, alert, circumspect, considerate, conservative, chary, guarded; Antonyms of CAREFUL: careless, reckless, unsafe, unmindful, bold, regardless, heedless, impetuous
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.
careful After careful consideration, we are unable to accept your proposal. thorough He seems like he's not paying attention, but don't be fooled - he's very thorough. meticulous This book is the result of years of meticulous research. methodical I appreciated his methodical approach to the work. See more results »
1. cautious in one's actions: careful when crossing the street. 2. taking pains in one's work: a careful typist. 3. done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research. 4. solicitously mindful: careful about one's behavior. 5. Archaic. troubled; anxious. care′ful•ness, n.
If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
Definition of careful adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [not before noun] giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong. Be careful! careful to do something I was careful to keep out of sight. He's been careful to avoid significant debt.
If you consider all consequences and do a task thoughtfully, take your time and watch what you are doing, you are being careful. Can you ever be too careful? If you're a stunt man, yes. If you're an accountant, no.
CAREFUL definition: giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a…. Learn more.
