conscientious
/ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
conscientious
English
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Definition
Thorough, careful, or vigilant in one’s task performance; painstaking.
Etymology
From Middle French conscientieux, from Medieval Latin cōnscientiōsus. Its English equivalent could possibly be analyzed as conscient + -ous. See more at conscience.
Example Sentences
- "He was a thoughtful and conscientious worker."
- "The advice of wise and conscientious people."
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