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carefulness

DEFINITIONS OF: carefulness

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n the quality of being careful and painstaking

“I admired the carefulness of his work”
Antonyms:
carelessness, sloppiness
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
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conscientiousness, painstakingness
the trait of being painstaking and careful
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:
attentiveness
the trait of being observant and paying attention

n the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

Synonyms:
caution, cautiousness
Antonyms:
incaution, incautiousness
the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
Type of:
attentiveness
the trait of being observant and paying attention
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