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giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an accident or problem: Norman is a careful driver. Give my suggestion careful consideration. [ + question word ] He’s in a really bad mood so be careful what you say to him. [ + question word ] Be careful where you put that hot pan.
Synonyms for CAREFUL: cautious, wary, alert, circumspect, considerate, conservative, chary, guarded; Antonyms of CAREFUL: careless, reckless, unsafe, unmindful, bold, regardless, heedless, impetuous.
The meaning of CAREFUL is marked by wary caution or prudence. How to use careful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Careful.
giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an accident or problem: Norman is a careful driver. Give my suggestion careful consideration. [ + question word ] He’s in a really bad mood so be careful what you say to him. [ + question word ] Be careful where you put that hot pan.
If you are careful, you avoid taking risks so that you do not make a mistake or get hurt. Things that you do can be careful if they are done by paying close attention to detail.
careful. /ˈkɛərfəl/ /ˈkɛəfəl/ IPA guide. If you consider all consequences and do a task thoughtfully, take your time and watch what you are doing, you are being careful. Can you ever be too careful? If you're a stunt man, yes. If you're an accountant, no.
Careful definition: cautious in one's actions. See examples of CAREFUL used in a sentence.
Definition of careful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it. Be very careful with this stuff, it can be dangerous if it isn't handled properly.
1. cautious in attitude or action; prudent. 2. painstaking in one's work; thorough: he wrote very careful script. 3. ( usually postpositive; foll by of, in, or about) solicitous; protective: careful of one's reputation. 4. archaic full of care; anxious. 5. Brit mean or miserly. ˈcarefully adv. ˈcarefulness n.
