Synonyms for careful

Similarity of adj careful

5 senses of careful

Sense 1:

careful (vs. careless)
blow-by-blowcertain, surecloseconscientious, painstaking, scrupulousdetailed, elaborate, elaboratedminute, narrowovercareful, too-carefulparticular(prenominal)protective(predicate)studiousthorough

Also See: cautious#1; diligent#2; prudent#1

Sense 2:

careful, heedful
mindful (vs. unmindful), aware

Sense 3:

careful, deliberate, measured
unhurried (vs. hurried)

Sense 4:

careful
troubled (vs. untroubled)

Sense 5:

careful, thrifty
provident (vs. improvident)