Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,753,846,644 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

carefulness

   Also found in: Legal, Idioms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.04 sec.
care·ful  (kârfl)
adj.
1. Attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; cautious: was careful when crossing the busy street; gave a careful answer.
2. Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious: a careful search; careful art restorers.
3. Protective; solicitous: Be careful of his feelings.
4. Full of cares or anxiety: "Thou art careful and troubled about many things" (Luke 10:41).

careful·ly adv.
careful·ness n.
Synonyms: careful, heedful, mindful, observant, watchful
These adjectives mean cautiously attentive: was careful not to get her shoes muddy; heedful of the danger; mindful of his health; observant of the patient's symptoms; a watchful babysitter. See Also Synonyms at meticulous.
Antonym: careless
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.carefulnesscarefulness - the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"
attentiveness - the trait of being observant and paying attention
2.carefulness - the quality of being careful and painstaking; "I admired the carefulness of his work"
attentiveness - the trait of being observant and paying attention
painstakingness, conscientiousness - the trait of being painstaking and careful
carelessness, sloppiness - the quality of not being careful or taking pains
Translations
carefulness [ˈkɛəfəlnɪs] Ncuidado m
carefulness
nSorgfalt f; (= caution)Sorgsamkeit f, → Vorsicht f; (with money etc) → Sparsamkeit f
carefulness [ˈkɛəfʊlnɪs] n (see adj) → attenzione f, accuratezza
carefulness [ˈkɛəfʊlnɪs] n (see adj) → attenzione f, accuratezza


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
He made a patent-medicine almanac into a roll and fitted it with unprofitable carefulness about his finger.
He felt, therefore, that the occasion was one for extra carefulness in the watching of all that went on.
He and his wife spoke English with an accent which was only discernible through its un-English emphasis and a certain carefulness and deliberation.
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.