Carefullest: meaning, definitions and examples

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carefullest

 

[ ˈkɛr.fəl.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

superlative form

Carefullest is the superlative form of careful, describing someone or something that exercises the highest degree of caution or is the most attentive to detail. It indicates an extreme level of carefulness in actions or considerations.

Synonyms

most cautious, most meticulous, most vigilant.

Examples of usage

  • She was the carefullest driver on the road.
  • In this project, we must take the most carefullest approach.
  • He is known for being the carefullest planner in the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "carefullest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais cuidadoso

🇮🇳 सबसे सावधान

🇩🇪 am vorsichtigsten

🇮🇩 paling hati-hati

🇺🇦 найобережніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej ostrożny

🇯🇵 最も注意深い

🇫🇷 le plus prudent

🇪🇸 el más cuidadoso

🇹🇷 en dikkatli

🇰🇷 가장 조심스러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر حرصًا

🇨🇿 nejopatrnější

🇸🇰 najopatrnejší

🇨🇳 最小心的

🇸🇮 najbolj previden

🇮🇸 fremsta varkár

🇰🇿 ең абай

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ფრთხილი

🇦🇿 ən diqqətli

🇲🇽 el más cuidadoso

Etymology

The word 'careful' originates from the late Middle English term 'careful', which combines 'care' and the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'. The roots of 'care' can be traced back to the Old English word 'carian', meaning 'to grieve or to be anxious', and perhaps even further to the Proto-Germanic *karōną. The superlative form adds '-est' to signify the highest degree, aligning with English morphological patterns. This genealogy highlights a progression where the essence of attention and caution has been preserved, now culminating in the form 'carefullest', symbolizing the utmost concern or caution in behavior or actions. Over time, the nuance of carefulness has found application in various contexts, from everyday decision-making to professional settings, illustrating the evolution of the term's significance.