Conscientious
Wishing to do what is right; diligent and careful in carrying out duties.
adjectiveConscientious
Wishing to do what is right; diligent and careful in carrying out duties.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a meticulous student who labels every folder, checks every citation, and reviews each paragraph twice before submitting an essay, because their conscience won’t let them hand in sloppy work.
Sounds Like
sounds like 'con-science-ous' (conscience + -ous).
Looks Like
Looks like 'conscience' + '-ous' (suggesting moral awareness and thoroughness).
Remember This
Conscientious is tied to a sense of duty and ethics; it is used to describe people who are careful, reliable, and hardworking. Do not confuse with conscious (awake) or conscience (moral sense).
Other Forms
Connect With
diligence, meticulous, scrupulous, thorough, reliable
Note
Typically describes a person's behavior or approach to tasks. Use with 'about' (conscientious about) or 'conscientiously' (adverb).