English vocabulary · C1
Conscientious
/ˌkɑːn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/ · adj.
A conscientious person takes care to do each job well and do what is right. They check small things since other people count on their work.
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Example sentences
- Conscientious cooks check eggs.
- He checks locks; he's conscientious.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- conscientia — sense of right (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- CAREFUL — giving close attention (Avoids Small Mistakes)
- THOROUGH — complete in every detail (Leaves Nothing Unchecked)
- DUTIFUL — careful to fulfill duties (Does What Is Owed)
Similar words
- diligent
- meticulous
- dutiful
- careful
- thorough
Lesson notes
A conscientious person takes care to do each job well and do what is right. They check small things since other people count on their work.
Related: careful, thorough, dutiful. Use conscientious when work needs care.
Conscientious cooks check eggs. He checks locks; he's conscientious.
From Latin. Kon-skee-en-tee-ah- means sense of right. His sense of right makes the conscientious cook check.