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- [kair-fuh l]
- /ˌkɛər fəl/
- /ˈkeəfəlnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kair-fuh l]
- /ˌkɛər fəl/
Definitions of carefulness word
- adjective carefulness cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street. 1
- adjective carefulness taking pains in one's work; exact; thorough: a careful typist. 1
- adjective carefulness (of things) done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research. 1
- adjective carefulness solicitously mindful (usually followed by of, about, or in): careful of the rights of others; careful about one's behavior; careful in speech. 1
- adjective carefulness Archaic. full of anxiety or care; troubled. causing or attended with anxiety: a careful day. 1
- noun carefulness The state of being careful. 1
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Origin of carefulness
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English carful, cearful. See care, -ful
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Parts of speech for Carefulness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carefulness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
carefulness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for carefulness
noun carefulness
- wariness — the state or quality of being wary.
- mindfulness — the state or quality of being mindful or aware of something.
- chariness — the state of being chary
- heedful — taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of others' needs.
- watchfulness — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
Antonyms for carefulness
noun carefulness
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
- negligence — the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
- recklessness — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- foolishness — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
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