conscientious

adjective
UK: /ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/
US: /ˌkɑːn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/

  1. Careful and doing everything you can to do things well.

    1. She is a conscientious worker.
    2. A conscientious student always does their homework on time, even when they are tired.

  2. Relating to doing what you know is right.

    1. He felt a conscientious need to help.
    2. The doctor made a conscientious decision to prioritize patient well-being above all else.

Synonyms

thorough ethical responsible principled diligent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conscientious" in English means: Careful and doing everything you can to do things well., Relating to doing what you know is right..

The phonetic transcription of "conscientious" is /ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/ in British English and /ˌkɑːn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conscientious": thorough, ethical, responsible, principled, diligent.

Example usage of "conscientious": "She is a conscientious worker.". More examples on the page.