Carefulness: meaning, definitions and examples
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carefulness
[ ˈker-fəl-nəs ]
quality of being careful
Carefulness is the quality of being cautious and attentive in order to avoid mistakes or accidents. It involves paying close attention to details and being mindful of potential risks.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He showed great carefulness in handling the fragile items.
- Her carefulness in following the instructions ensured the success of the project.
- The surgeon's carefulness during the procedure saved the patient's life.
Translations
Translations of the word "carefulness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cuidado
🇮🇳 सावधानी
🇩🇪 Sorgfalt
🇮🇩 kehati-hatian
🇺🇦 обережність
🇵🇱 ostrożność
🇯🇵 注意深さ (ちゅういぶかさ)
🇫🇷 prudence
🇪🇸 cuidado
🇹🇷 dikkat
🇰🇷 신중함 (sinjung-ham)
🇸🇦 حذر
🇨🇿 opatrnost
🇸🇰 opatrnosť
🇨🇳 小心 (xiǎoxīn)
🇸🇮 previdnost
🇮🇸 varfærni
🇰🇿 сақтық
🇬🇪 სიფრთხილე
🇦🇿 ehtiyatlılıq
🇲🇽 cuidado
Etymology
The word 'carefulness' originated from the Old English word 'cārfolnes', which was derived from 'cārfol' meaning 'full of care'. The concept of being careful has been valued throughout history, with various cultures emphasizing the importance of attentiveness and caution in different aspects of life.
See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefully, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessly, carelessness, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,023, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29020 congenitally
- 29021 motored
- 29022 degassing
- 29023 carefulness
- 29024 broil
- 29025 maim
- 29026 vitrification
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