Meaning of conscientious in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

  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 »

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