careful
[ kair-fuhl ]
/ ˌkɛər fəl /
adjective
cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
taking pains in one's work; exact; thorough: a careful typist.
(of things) done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research.
solicitously mindful (usually followed by of, about, or in): careful of the rights of others; careful about one's behavior; careful in speech.
Archaic.
- full of anxiety or care; troubled.
- causing or attended with anxiety: a careful day.
SYNONYMS FOR careful
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1.
Careful,
cautious,
discreet,
wary imply a watchful guarding against something.
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.
Discreet implies being prudent in speech and action and being trustworthy as a confidant:
discreet in manner, in keeping secrets.
Wary implies a vigilant lookout for a danger suspected or feared:
wary of polite strangers.
2, 3. See
painstaking.
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British Dictionary definitions for careful
careful
/ (ˈkɛəfʊl) /
adjective
cautious in attitude or action; prudent
painstaking in one's work; thorough
he wrote very careful script
(usually postpositive; foll by of, in, or about)
solicitous; protective
careful of one's reputation
archaic
full of care; anxious
British
mean or miserly