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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
careful implies guarding against mistakes, harm, or bad consequences by paying close attention to details and by being concerned or solicitous: He was careful not to wake the baby. cautious implies a fear of some unfavorable situation and investigation before acting: cautious about investments.
Definition of careful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of careful. adjective. exercising caution or showing care or attention. “they were careful when crossing the busy street”. “be careful to keep her shoes clean”. “did very careful research”. “ careful art restorers”. “ careful of the rights of others”. “ careful about one's behavior”.
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. [...]
