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carefulness

care·ful
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kair-fuh l]
    • /ˌkɛər fəl/
    • /ˈkeəfəlnəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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