conscientious

adjective

con·sci·en·tious ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs How to pronounce conscientious (audio)

: meticulous, careful

a conscientious listener

: governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience : scrupulous

a conscientious public servant

conscientiously adverb

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According to American writer and editor H. L. Mencken, "Conscience is the inner voice which warns us someone may be looking." A person who is conscientious makes sure that if others are watching, they approve of what they see. This is true for someone who is “governed by their conscience” as the oldest sense of the word is defined—as in “a conscientious objector to the war”—but it is also true for the conscientious person paying close, careful attention to the task at hand. Conscientious came to English from French, centuries after Middle English had adopted conscience from Old French; both ultimately come from Latin scire, “to know.”

Example Sentences

He was a good friend to his comrades, a conscientious leader mindful of his men's needs; an upright family man with strong, bright, proud children …

Tom Clancy, Without Remorse, 1994 Because Puckett was a conscientious lieutenant … his men did not have to stint on their fire. He had made sure that every man was carrying a basic load of ammunition and then some to spare …

Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 1988 He was shifty about money matters, not conscientious about returning advances, fulfilling contracts, reading manuscripts.

Monroe K. Spears, American Ambitions, 1987 She has always been a very conscientious worker. He was conscientious about following the doctor's orders.

Recent Examples on the Web Dear Grammy: Your words of caution are well-founded, and your grandchildren are lucky to have such a conscientious and loving grandmother.

Annie Lane, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The film follows Narvel Roth (Edgerton), the conscientious horticulturist of the historic Gracewood Gardens estate, which is owned by wealthy dowager Norma Haverhill (Weaver).

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2022 La guerre est finie is the most exquisite, conscientious political movie ever made.

Armond White, National Review, 26 Aug. 2022 While Doss viewed himself not as a conscientious objector, but a conscientious cooperator, his fellow infantrymen and superiors did not see it that way.

Mike Miller, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2022 Even the most conscientious parent will be up against a culture that exalts athletic achievement.

Linda Flanagan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2022 Although more conscientious efforts towards funding for women continue to increase, the statistics are still staggering, especially for Black women.

Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2022 And even the most conscientious of those agencies are grappling with an inconsistent patchwork of disclosures from companies.

Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2021 Passengers can do their part by making conscientious decisions before and during flights.

Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 See More

单词	conscientiously
释义	conscientious adjective con·sci·en·tious ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs 1 : meticulous, careful a conscientious listener 2 : governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience : scrupulous a conscientious public servant conscientiously adverb Did you know? According to American writer and editor H. L. Mencken, "Conscience is the inner voice which warns us someone may be looking." A person who is conscientious makes sure that if others are watching, they approve of what they see. This is true for someone who is “governed by their conscience” as the oldest sense of the word is defined—as in “a conscientious objector to the war”—but it is also true for the conscientious person paying close, careful attention to the task at hand. Conscientious came to English from French, centuries after Middle English had adopted conscience from Old French; both ultimately come from Latin scire, “to know.” Synonyms conscionable ethical honest honorable just moral principled scrupulous See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was a good friend to his comrades, a conscientious leader mindful of his men's needs; an upright family man with strong, bright, proud children … Tom Clancy, Without Remorse, 1994 Because Puckett was a conscientious lieutenant … his men did not have to stint on their fire. He had made sure that every man was carrying a basic load of ammunition and then some to spare … Neil Sheehan, A Bright Shining Lie, 1988 He was shifty about money matters, not conscientious about returning advances, fulfilling contracts, reading manuscripts. Monroe K. Spears, American Ambitions, 1987 She has always been a very conscientious worker. He was conscientious about following the doctor's orders. Recent Examples on the Web Dear Grammy: Your words of caution are well-founded, and your grandchildren are lucky to have such a conscientious and loving grandmother. Annie Lane, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The film follows Narvel Roth (Edgerton), the conscientious horticulturist of the historic Gracewood Gardens estate, which is owned by wealthy dowager Norma Haverhill (Weaver). Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2022 La guerre est finie is the most exquisite, conscientious political movie ever made. Armond White, National Review, 26 Aug. 2022 While Doss viewed himself not as a conscientious objector, but a conscientious cooperator, his fellow infantrymen and superiors did not see it that way. Mike Miller, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2022 Even the most conscientious parent will be up against a culture that exalts athletic achievement. Linda Flanagan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2022 Although more conscientious efforts towards funding for women continue to increase, the statistics are still staggering, especially for Black women. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2022 And even the most conscientious of those agencies are grappling with an inconsistent patchwork of disclosures from companies. Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2021 Passengers can do their part by making conscientious decisions before and during flights. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology see conscience First Known Use 1603, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing conscientious conscientious objection conscientious objector conscientious objection conscientious objector Kids Definition conscientious adjective con·sci·en·tious ˌkän-shē-ˈen-shəs 1 : guided by or agreeing with a sense of doing what is right No conscientious person would stand for such unfair actions. 2 : using or done with care conscientious teachers conscientious efforts conscientiously adverb as in carefully Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance carefully scrupulously meticulously strictly rigorously rigidly precisely exactly Antonyms & Near Antonyms loosely imprecisely inexactly
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conscientious

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