- conscientiousness
- noun see conscientious
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
conscientiousness
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Conscientiousness — is the trait of being painstaking and careful, or the quality of acting according to the dictates of one s conscience. It includes such elements as self discipline, carefulness, thoroughness, organization, deliberation (the tendency to think… … Wikipedia
Conscientiousness — Con sci*en tious*ness, n. The quality of being conscientious; a scrupulous regard to the dictates of conscience. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
conscientiousness — index adhesion (loyalty), caution (vigilance), conscience, fidelity, honesty, interest (conc … Law dictionary
conscientiousness — conscientious UK US /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/ adjective ► serious about your work and putting a lot of effort into doing it in a careful way: »Greg Smith is a conscientious and dedicated worker who will be an asset to your company. conscientiously adverb ►… … Financial and business terms
conscientiousness — conscientious ► ADJECTIVE 1) diligent and thorough in carrying out one s work or duty. 2) relating to a person s conscience. DERIVATIVES conscientiously adverb conscientiousness noun … English terms dictionary
conscientiousness — See conscientiously. * * * … Universalium
conscientiousness — noun The state or characteristic of being conscientious … Wiktionary
conscientiousness — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. scrupulousness, pains, exactitude, punctiliousness, dutifulness, faithfulness, mindfulness, steadfastness, veracity, uprightness, honor, meticulousness, incorruptibility; see also care 1 , duty 1 , honesty 1 , responsibility… … English dictionary for students
conscientiousness — con·sci en·tious·ness || ‚kÉ‘nʃɪ enʃəsnɪs / kÉ’n n. uprightness, desire to do what is right; diligence, thoughtfulness, scrupulousness … English contemporary dictionary
conscientiousness — con·sci·en·tious·ness … English syllables
