adjective
conscientious
kahn-shee-EN-shus/ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
Careful to do what is right and fulfill responsibilities.
The conscientious craftsperson checks every joint before delivering the chair.
Etymology
Built on the noun for conscience, this adjective originally described people and conduct governed by right and wrong. That moral guidance connects careful work with a felt duty to do things properly.
In context
being a conscientious parent you said I'm just gonna go to the best Hospital I can find
More examples
- She's conscientious about returning borrowed tools in good condition.
- A conscientious landlord repairs safety hazards promptly.
- He makes a conscientious effort to report every expense accurately.
Forms
conscientious · more conscientious · most conscientious
conscientiously adverb — With care and a sense of duty.
conscientiousness noun — The quality of being careful and responsible.
Similar words
- diligent
- Emphasizes steady effort rather than a moral sense of duty.
- scrupulous
- Emphasizes strict attention to details or ethical standards.
- responsible
- Emphasizes dependability and accountability more than care in every task.