conscientious

Meaning

Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Examples

• He was a conscientious worker, always arriving on time and completing tasks with care.
• She made a conscientious effort to learn the new software.

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/

How to Use conscientious

conscientious about (prepositional phrase)

Being careful and thorough regarding a specific task or duty. — "She is very conscientious about her appearance."

Synonyms of conscientious

Words with a similar meaning to conscientious:

• careful
• diligent
• meticulous
• scrupulous

Antonyms of conscientious

Words with the opposite meaning to conscientious:

• careless
• negligent