conscientiousness
1Conscientiousness — 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… …
2Conscientiousness — Con sci*en tious*ness, n. The quality of being conscientious; a scrupulous regard to the dictates of conscience. [1913 Webster] …
3conscientiousness — index adhesion (loyalty), caution (vigilance), conscience, fidelity, honesty, interest (conc …
4conscientiousness — 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 ►… …
5conscientiousness — 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 …
6conscientiousness — noun see conscientious …
7conscientiousness — See conscientiously. * * * …
8conscientiousness — noun The state or characteristic of being conscientious …
9conscientiousness — (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… …
10conscientiousness — con·sci en·tious·ness || ‚kÉ‘nʃɪ enʃəsnɪs / kÉ’n n. uprightness, desire to do what is right; diligence, thoughtfulness, scrupulousness …
