careful
adjective /ˈkeə.fəl/
/ˈker-/ Definition
A2 giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake, or damage something: Be careful with the glasses. Be careful where you put that hot pan. Be careful to look both ways when you cross the road. Michael is a very careful worker. After careful consideration of your proposal, I regret to say that we are unable to accept it. He's in a really foul temper so be careful (about/of) what you say to him.Cautious and vigilantPaying attention and being careful
(Definition of careful adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- askance adverb
- attentive adjective (LISTENING)
- belt and braces idiom
- better safe than sorry idiom
- better the devil you know (than the devil you don't) idiom
- diligent adjective
- discreet adjective
- gingerly adverb
- guarded adjective
- intent adjective 1
- meticulous adjective
- mindful adjective
- minutely adverb
- narrowly adverb
- once bitten, twice shy idiom
- slowly adverb
- vigilance noun
- vigilant adjective
- wary adjective
- watchful adjective
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Cautious and vigilant
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