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conscientious

con·sci·en·tious

conscientious

 
pronunciation:
kan shi en shs
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: done in accordance with one's conscience; principled.
Taking part in this protest was a conscientious act on her part.
synonyms:
ethical, moral, principled, scrupulous
antonyms:
unconscionable
similar words:
dutiful, honest, just, punctilious, right, right-minded, righteous, upright
definition 2: precise; meticulous; careful.
His conscientious work consistently received high marks.
synonyms:
careful, meticulous, painstaking, precise, punctilious, scrupulous
antonyms:
casual
similar words:
accurate, attentive, close, exact, fastidious, mindful, observant, regardful, rigorous, thorough, thoughtful
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derivations: conscientiously (adv.), conscientiousness (n.)
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