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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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   Learn the meaning of careful, an adjective that describes someone who pays attention to avoid accidents, mistakes, or damage. 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

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   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.

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

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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.

7. 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.

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

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   Jul 1, 2016 · Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the adjective careful, which means paying attention to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. Find synonyms, antonyms, and examples of careful in different contexts.

9. 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.