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conscientiousness

DEFINITIONS OF: conscientiousness

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n the trait of being painstaking and careful

Synonyms:
painstakingness
Antonyms:
unconscientiousness
the trait of not being painstaking or careful
Types:
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meticulosity, meticulousness, punctiliousness, scrupulousness
strict attention to minute details
thoroughness
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
diligence
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
strictness, stringency
conscientious attention to rules and details
Type of:
carefulness
the quality of being careful and painstaking

n the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience

Antonyms:
unconscientiousness
the quality of being willing to ignore the dictates of conscience
Types:
religiousness
the quality of being extremely conscientious
Type of:
conscience
conformity to one's own sense of right conduct
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