careful

care·ful

C0111000 (kâr′fəl)adj.1. Attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; cautious: was careful when crossing the street; a careful answer.2. Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious: a careful search; careful art restorers.3. Protective; solicitous: Be careful of his feelings.4. Full of cares or anxiety: "Thou art careful and troubled about many things" (Luke 10:41).

care′ful·ly adv.care′ful·ness n.Synonyms: careful, alert, attentive, heedful, mindful, vigilant, watchful
These adjectives mean giving close or cautious attention: were careful not to get their shoes muddy; alert to any change in the patient's condition; attentive to her driving; heedful of potential danger; mindful of his health; a vigilant customs official; a watchful babysitter. See Also Synonyms at meticulous.

careful

(ˈkɛəfʊl) adj1. cautious in attitude or action; prudent2. painstaking in one's work; thorough: he wrote very careful script. 3. (usually postpositive; foll by of, in, or about) solicitous; protective: careful of one's reputation. 4. archaic full of care; anxious5. Brit mean or miserly ˈcarefully adv ˈcarefulness n

care•ful

(ˌkɛər fəl)

adj. 1. cautious in one's actions: careful when crossing the street. 2. taking pains in one's work: a careful typist. 3. done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research. 4. solicitously mindful: careful about one's behavior. 5. Archaic. troubled; anxious. [before 1000] care′ful•ly, adv. care′ful•ness, n. syn: careful, cautious, discreet, wary imply a watchful guarding against something. careful implies guarding against mistakes, harm, or bad consequences by paying close attention to details and by being concerned or solicitous: He was careful not to wake the baby. cautious implies a fear of some unfavorable situation and investigation before acting: cautious about investments. discreet implies being prudent in speech or action and being trustworthy: discreet inquiries about his credit rating. wary implies a vigilant lookout for a danger suspected or feared: wary of polite strangers.

careful

careless">careless carefree">carefree1. 'careful'

If you are careful, you do something with a lot of attention.

She told me to be careful with the lawnmower.He had to be careful about what he said.This law will encourage more careful driving.2. 'careless'

If you are careless, you do things badly because you are not giving them enough attention. Careless is the opposite of careful.

I had been careless and let him wander off on his own.Some parents are accused of being careless with their children's health.3. 'carefree'

Someone who is carefree has no worries and can therefore enjoy life.

When he was younger, he was carefree....his normally carefree attitude.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	careful - exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavior"cautious - showing careful forethought; "reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions"; "a cautious driver"diligent - characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks; "a diligent detective investigates all clues"; "a diligent search of the files"prudent - careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"careless - marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; "careless about her clothes"; "forgotten by some careless person"; "a careless housekeeper"; "careless proofreading"; "it was a careless mistake"; "hurt by a careless remark"
	2.	careful - cautiously attentive; "careful of her feelings"; "heedful of his father's advice"heedfulmindful, aware - bearing in mind; attentive to; "ever mindful of her health"; "mindful of his responsibilities"; "mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action"
	3.	careful - unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"deliberate, measuredunhurried - relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste; "people strolling about in an unhurried way"; "an unhurried walk"; "spoke in a calm and unhurried voice"
	4.	careful - full of cares or anxiety; "Thou art careful and troubled about many things"-Luke 10.41archaicism, archaism - the use of an archaic expressiontroubled - characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need; "troubled areas"; "fell into a troubled sleep"; "a troubled expression"; "troubled teenagers"
	5.	careful - mindful of the future in spending money; "careful with money"thriftyprovident - providing carefully for the future; "wild squirrels are provident"; "a provident father plans for his children's education"

careful

adjective1. cautious, painstaking, scrupulous, fastidious, circumspect, punctilious, chary, heedful, thoughtful, discreet One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.
cautious reckless, careless, negligent, unconcerned, untroubled, thoughtless, neglectful, slovenly, inattentive, remiss, abandoned, casual2. thorough, full, particular, accurate, precise, intensive, in-depth, meticulous, conscientious, attentive, exhaustive, painstaking, scrupulous, assiduous He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts.
thorough casual, careless, inaccurate, inexact3. prudent, sparing, economical, canny, provident, frugal, thrifty Train your children to be careful with their pocket-money.Proverbs
"Softly, softly, catchee monkey"

careful

adjective1. Cautiously attentive:heedful, mindful, observant, watchful.2. Trying attentively to avoid danger, risk, or error:cautious, chary, circumspect, forehanded, gingerly, prudent, wary.3. Showing or marked by attentiveness to all aspects or details:fastidious, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous.

Translations

小心的仔细的

care

(keə) noun1. close attention. Do it with care.小心2. keeping; protection. Your belongings will be safe in my care.照管3. (a cause for) worry. free from care; all the cares of the world.忧虑4. treatment. medical care; skin care.治疗 verb1. to be anxious or concerned. Don't you care if you fail?; I couldn't care less (= It's of no importance to me); She really cares about her career.关心2. to be willing (to). Would you care to have dinner with me?愿意ˈcareful adjective1. taking care; being cautious. Be careful when you cross the street; a careful driver.小心的2. thorough. a careful search.仔细的ˈcarefully adverb 小心地，仔细地 ˈcarefulness noun 小心，仔细 ˈcareless adjective not careful (enough). This work is careless; a careless worker.粗心的ˈcarelessly adverb粗心地ˈcarelessness noun粗心ˈcarefree adjective light-hearted. a carefree attitude.无忧无虑的care'giver noun someone whose job is to look after a sick or disabled person. 看护者ˈcaretaker noun a person who looks after a building etc. 看管人，看门人 ˈcareworn adjective worn out by worry. a careworn face.忧虑憔悴的ˈcare for1. to look after (someone). The nurse will care for you.照顾2. to be fond of. I don't care for him enough to marry him.喜欢care of (usually written c/o) at the house or address of. 由...转交take care to be cautious, watchful, thorough etc. Take care or you will fall!留神take care of to look after. Their aunt took care of them when their parents died.照顾

careful

→ 小心的zhCN

careful

be careful

To act cautiously. Usually issued as a warning. Be careful when you go out in the city at night. Be careful with that box—don't bang around my glassware! Be careful! Stay with the tour guide!See also: careful

be careful not to (do something)

Proceed cautiously, in an attempt to avoid potential problems or pitfalls. This phrase is often said as a warning or instruction. I was careful not to make any noise as I crept into the house after curfew. As you plan your talk, be careful not to bore the audience with scientific terms they won't understand. This plate is very hot—be careful not to burn yourself.See also: careful, not

you can't be too careful

One must exercise the utmost caution and prudence (in the face of a very dangerous, risky, or problematic thing or situation). I'm sure everything is in order, but I'd like to have my lawyer read over the contract one more time—you can't be too careful. I think you should wear one of those holsters that keeps your passport and some extra cash hidden under your clothes. You can't be too careful when you're traveling abroad alone, you know.See also: careful

careful not to (do something)

A warning or instruction that one proceed cautiously, in an attempt to avoid potential problems or pitfalls. I was careful not to make any noise as I crept into the house after curfew. As you plan your talk, be careful not to bore the audience with scientific terms they won't understand. This plate is very hot—be careful not to burn yourself.See also: careful, not

if you can't be good, be careful

If you can't stop yourself from behaving improperly, try to limit the degree of risk or danger involved. If you can't be good, be careful, OK? Please try not to get into too much trouble.See also: careful, if

Be careful

1. an instruction to take care in a particular situation. Bill: I'm going to the beach tomorrow. Sally: Be careful. Use lots of sunscreen! Jane: Well, we're off to the Amazon. Mary: Heavens! Be careful! 2. a way of saying good-bye while cautioning someone to take care. John: See you around, Fred. Fred: Be careful. Alice: Well, I'm off. John: Bye, Alice, be careful.See also: careful

careful not to do something

using care to avoid some difficulty or difficulties. Please be careful not to discuss politics with Mr. Brown. Please be careful not to leave the house unlocked.See also: careful, not

careful (with something)

treating or handling something with caution. Please be careful with the vase. It's old and valuable. That's too big a load. Be careful!

If you can't be good, be careful.

Prov. If you are going to do immoral things, make sure they are not dangerous.; If you are going to do something immoral, make sure to keep it secret. (Sometimes used as a flippant way of saying good-bye.) Be a good girl on your vacation trip. Or if you can't be good, be careful. Ernest likes to close his letters with, "If you can't be good, be careful."See also: careful, if

you can’t be too ˈcareful

used to warn somebody that they should be careful to avoid danger or problems: Don’t stay out in the sun for too long — you can’t be too careful.See also: careful

careful

care·ful

careful

care•ful

careful

careful

careful

care

careful

careful

be careful

be careful not to (do something)

you can't be too careful

careful not to (do something)

if you can't be good, be careful

Be careful

careful not to do something

careful (with something)

If you can't be good, be careful.

you can’t be too ˈcareful

careful

Synonyms for careful

adj cautious

Synonyms

Antonyms

adj thorough

Synonyms

Antonyms

adj prudent

Synonyms

Synonyms for careful

adj cautiously attentive

Synonyms

adj trying attentively to avoid danger, risk, or error

Synonyms

adj showing or marked by attentiveness to all aspects or details

Synonyms

Synonyms for careful

adj exercising caution or showing care or attention

Related Words

Antonyms

adj cautiously attentive

Synonyms

Related Words

adj unhurried and with care and dignity

Synonyms

Related Words

adj full of cares or anxiety

Related Words

adj mindful of the future in spending money

Synonyms

Related Words