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- DictionaryCare·ful/ˈkerf(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious: "I begged him to be more careful"
- 2. done with or showing thought and attention: "a careful consideration of the facts"
careful: [adjective] solicitous, anxious. filling with care or solicitude.
Synonyms for CAREFUL: cautious, wary, alert, circumspect, considerate, conservative, chary, guarded; Antonyms of CAREFUL: careless, reckless, unsafe, unmindful, bold ...
CAREFUL definition: 1. giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a…. Learn more.
Careful definition: cautious in one's actions. See examples of CAREFUL used in a sentence.
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.
[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 He was careful to keep out of sight.; He's been careful to avoid significant debt. careful not to do something Be careful not to wake the baby.; careful when/what/how, etc.
syn: careful, cautious, discreet, wary imply a watchful guarding against something. 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.
Careful definition: Attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; cautious.
CAREFUL definition: giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a…. Learn more.
5 meanings: 1. cautious in attitude or action; prudent 2. painstaking in one's work; thorough 3. solicitous; protective 4..... Click for more definitions.
