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conscientiously

con·sci·en·tious
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-shee-en-shuh s, kon-see-]
    • /ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si-/
    • /ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-shee-en-shuh s, kon-see-]
    • /ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si-/

Definitions of conscientiously word

  • adjective conscientiously governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions. 1
  • adjective conscientiously careful and painstaking; particular; meticulous; scrupulous: conscientious application to the work at hand. 1
  • noun conscientiously In a conscientious manner; attentively. 1
  • adverb conscientiously diligently, with great care 1
See all 4 definitions of conscientiously

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Origin of conscientiously

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Medieval Latin conscientiōsus, equivalent to Latin conscienti(a) conscience + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Conscientiously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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conscientiously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for conscientiously

adv conscientiously

  • warily — in a wary manner.
  • delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
  • thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
  • laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
  • gingerly — with great care or caution; warily.

adverb conscientiously

  • diligently — industriously
  • non-exhaustive — exhausting a subject, topic, etc.; comprehensive; thorough: He published an exhaustive study of Greek vases.
  • dutifully — performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.
  • responsibly — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
  • sensibly — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
All 130 Synonyms of conscientiously

Antonyms for conscientiously

adv conscientiously

  • incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
  • partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
  • inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
  • carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
  • incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.

adverb conscientiously

  • dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
All 28 Antonyms of conscientiously

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