CONSCIENTIOUSNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

conscientiousness

noun

ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs-nəs

Definition of conscientiousness

as in carefulness

strict attentiveness to what one is doing finished the last details with as much conscientiousness as the first

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Recent Examples of conscientiousness The Big Five traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. — Refractor, 27 July 2026 Empathy, service orientation and conscientiousness are genuine assets the for-profit world could learn from. — Patrick Jinks, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Two programs Dudamel led in March were powerful examples of civic conscientiousness. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026 And from an intangible standpoint, the team loves his diligence and conscientiousness. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conscientiousness

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Noun

This carefulness is clearly strategic.

— Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
There was no carefulness in it.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026

Definition of carefulness

Noun

Temperature control requires some attention, as the trailers can heat up quickly in direct sunlight and cool dramatically after dark.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Bernard gets more of the attention; Weru, a native of Kenya, was an international rugby player who is now learning football.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Numerous photographers have published books with Steidl, which is known for the meticulousness of its printing process and the close relations that Gerhard Steidl established with artists.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
In the filing, Lively’s lawyers say there’s a reason for their meticulousness.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

Definition of meticulousness

Noun

Guests with specific needs can coordinate directly with the front desk, which will handle any request with genuine care.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The Korean skin-care brand shot to fame with its Wrinkle Bounce Multi Balm, a chunky pink stick that became nearly as recognizable for its K-drama cameos as for its skin-care benefits.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of care

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