careful

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɛərfʊl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌkɛrfəl/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kâr′fəl)


careful
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Sense: Adjective: cautious or attentive
Synonyms:
cautious Collocations, attentive Collocations, watchful, mindful Collocations, wary Collocations, on guard, on your guard, vigilant, conscientious, circumspect, wide-awake, heedful, discreet, thoughtful Collocations, alert Collocations, sober Collocations, self-disciplined, tactful, conservative Collocations, diplomatic, suspicious Collocations
Antonyms:
careless Collocations, unsafe, unmindful, heedless, haphazard Collocations, brash Collocations, bold Collocations, reckless Collocations
Sense: Adjective: prudent
Synonyms:
prudent Collocations, sparing, economical Collocations, wise Collocations, provident, judicious, thrifty, frugal, canny
Sense: Adjective: thorough
Synonyms:
thorough Collocations, leaving no margin for, observant, scrupulous, meticulous, painstaking, diligent Collocations, rigorous, deliberate Collocations, religious Collocations, accurate Collocations, precise Collocations, exact Collocations, exacting


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