careful
1. [ adjective ] exercising caution or showing care or attention
Examples:

"they were careful when crossing the street" "be careful to keep her shoes clean" "did very careful research" "careful art restorers" "careful of the rights of others" "careful about one's behavior"

Related terms: careless detailed sure thorough close conscientious studious overcareful overcareful protective particular blow-by-blow minute cautious cautious prudent diligent carefulness
2. [ adjective ] cautiously attentive
Synonyms: heedful
Examples:

"careful of her feelings" "heedful of his father's advice"

Related terms: mindful
3. [ adjective ] with care and dignity
Synonyms: deliberate measured
Examples:

"walking at the same measured pace" "with all deliberate speed"

Related terms: unhurried
4. [ adjective ] (archaic) full of cares or anxiety
Examples:

"Thou art careful and troubled about many things"-Luke 10.41

Related terms: archaism troubled
5. [ adjective ] mindful of the future in spending money
Synonyms: thrifty
Examples:

"careful with money"

Related terms: provident
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