careful
pronunciation
How to pronounce careful in British English:
UK [ˈkeəfl]
How to pronounce careful in American English:
US [ˈkerfl]
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- Adjective:
- exercising caution or showing care or attention
- cautiously attentive
- with care and dignity
- full of cares or anxiety
- mindful of the future in spending money
Word Origin
- careful (adj.)
- Old English cearful "mournful, sad," also "full of care or woe; anxious; full of concern" (for someone or something), thus "applying attention, painstaking, circumspect;" from care (n.) + -ful.
Synonym
Example
- 1. France 's mainstream parties should be careful .
- 2. One cannot be too careful in choice of wording .
- 3. Careful writers seek to avoid such awkwardnesses and confusions .
- 4. Careful readers will note one conspicuous absence so far .
- 5. Even the most careful work can overlook large sources of error .