1. careful
adjective. ['ˈkɛrfəl'] exercising caution or showing care or attention.
Synonyms
- blow-by-blow
- narrow
- carefulness
- painstaking
- minute
- particular
- studious
- too-careful
- close
- certain
- elaborated
- scrupulous
- conscientious
- cautious
- thorough
- overcareful
- prudent
- protective
- sure
- elaborate
- diligent
Antonyms
- carelessness
- negligent
- incautious
- careless
Etymology
- careful (Middle English (1100-1500))
- carful (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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How do you pronounce careful?
Pronounce careful as ˈkɛrfəl.
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Example sentences of the word careful
1. Adjective
Be careful** to not cut or peel away skin that is already healing.
Quotes containing the word careful
1. One must always be careful of books,"said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.
- Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel
2. We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.
- Kurt Vonnegut, Mother Night
3. Be careful about reading health books. Some fine day you'll die of a misprint.
- Markus Herz
2. too-careful
adjective. excessively or unduly careful.
Synonyms
- careful
Antonyms
- imprudent
- carelessness
3. careful
adjective. ['ˈkɛrfəl'] cautiously attentive.
Synonyms
- aware
- mindful
Antonyms
- stay
- widen
- unconscientiousness
Etymology
- careful (Middle English (1100-1500))
- carful (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. careful
adjective. ['ˈkɛrfəl'] unhurried and with care and dignity.
Synonyms
- deliberate
- measured
Antonyms
- unlimited
- broad-minded
- wide
Etymology
- careful (Middle English (1100-1500))
- carful (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. careful
adjective. ['ˈkɛrfəl'] full of cares or anxiety.
Antonyms
- inattentiveness
Etymology
- careful (Middle English (1100-1500))
- carful (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. careful
adjective. ['ˈkɛrfəl'] mindful of the future in spending money.
Synonyms
- thrifty
Antonyms
- thick
- diversify
Etymology
- careful (Middle English (1100-1500))
- carful (Old English (ca. 450-1100))