Meaning of conscientious in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌkɑn(t)ʃiˈɛn(t)ʃəs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   conscientious

   Definitions

   1. characterized by extreme care and great effort

   Examples

   • « conscientious application to the work at hand »
   • « painstaking research »
   • « scrupulous attention to details »

   Synonyms

   • careful

2. Qualitative Adjective

   conscientious

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from French consciencieux, from medieval Latin conscientiosus, from Latin conscientia (see conscience)

   Definitions

   1. guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong

   Examples

   • « a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice »

   Synonyms

   • moral

   Antonyms

   • unconscientious