📋conscientious

adjective
/ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/

Meaning

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Being careful and attentive when fulfilling work or responsibilities, showing diligence and responsibility.

Example Sentences

He is a conscientious employee who always meets deadlines.

A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.

She is a conscientious worker who always meets deadlines.

Synonyms

diligent, careful, meticulous, responsible, reliable, honest, hardworking
Entry 1
diligent, careful, meticulous, responsible, reliable
Entry 2
responsible, honest, hardworking
Entry 3
diligent, careful, responsible

Antonyms

careless, negligent, irresponsible, neglectful
Entry 1
careless, negligent, irresponsible
Entry 2
careless, irresponsible, neglectful
Entry 3
careless, negligent, irresponsible

Collocations

conscientious effort, conscientious student, conscientious worker

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