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careful
adjective as in cautious; painstaking
Strongest matches
accurate, attentive, choosy, circumspect, concerned, conscientious, deliberate, discreet, judicious, leery, meticulous, mindful, precise, prudent, rigorous, scrupulous, sober, thorough, thoughtful, vigilant, wary
Strong match
Weak matches
alert, apprehensive, assiduous, chary, conservative, cool, exacting, fastidious, finicky, fussy, going to great lengths, guarded, heedful, observant, particular, playing safe, prim, protective, provident, punctilious, regardful, religious, selfdisciplined, shy, solicitous, solid
Example Sentences
She "wasn't aware there was a cliff there" as it was hidden by trees and bushes, and "didn't see any signs", so urged others to "be careful" when out enjoying nature.
"I never underestimate my opponents... I have a lot to lose and he doesn't, so I need to be careful."
But we let go, careful not to cross the boundary that had quietly become sacred between us.
Active bond fund managers won’t mind if investors might want more careful selection in their portfolios.
When Harris acted the way that vice presidents normally do — subservient, self-effacing, careful never to poach the spotlight from the chief executive — it was seen as a failing.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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