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conscientiousness

 

[ ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

Conscientiousness is the personality trait of being careful, diligent, and responsible. It involves a tendency to be organized, punctual, and goal-oriented.

Synonyms

diligence, responsibility, thoroughness.

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Word Description / Examples
conscientiousness

Used when describing someone who is careful and vigilant in fulfilling their duties, with a strong sense of doing things correctly and ethically.

  • Her conscientiousness in every project ensures the team's success
  • The employee's conscientiousness was evident in his attention to detail
diligence

Appropriate when describing a persistent and hardworking approach to tasks, emphasizing sustained effort and persistence.

  • His diligence in studying for the exams paid off with excellent grades
  • The project was completed on time thanks to her diligence and hard work
responsibility

Used when talking about someone's sense of duty and the ability to be accountable for their actions or tasks.

  • He showed great responsibility by taking care of the family business while his parents were away
  • Teachers appreciate her responsibility in turning in assignments on time
thoroughness

Best used when indicating the extent of carefulness and completeness in performing a task, emphasizing attention to every detail.

  • The thoroughness of his research was commendable
  • Her thoroughness in cleaning the house left it spotless

Examples of usage

  • She was praised for her conscientiousness in completing all her tasks on time.
  • His conscientiousness in following safety procedures saved lives.
  • Conscientiousness is often associated with success in both personal and professional life.

Translations

Translations of the word "conscientiousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consciência

🇮🇳 ईमानदारी

🇩🇪 Gewissenhaftigkeit

🇮🇩 kesadaran

🇺🇦 сумлінність

🇵🇱 sumienność

🇯🇵 誠実さ (seijitsusa)

🇫🇷 conscience

🇪🇸 conciencia

🇹🇷 vicdanlılık

🇰🇷 성실성 (seongsilseong)

🇸🇦 ضمير

🇨🇿 svědomitost

🇸🇰 svedomitosť

🇨🇳 责任心 (zérèn xīn)

🇸🇮 vestnost

🇮🇸 samviskusemi

🇰🇿 ұқыптылық

🇬🇪 სინდისიერება (sindisierba)

🇦🇿 vicdanlılıq

🇲🇽 conciencia

Etymology

The word 'conscientiousness' is derived from the Latin word 'conscientia', meaning 'knowledge within oneself'. The concept of conscientiousness has been studied in psychology as one of the Big Five personality traits, which are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Conscientiousness is often associated with success and positive life outcomes, as individuals high in conscientiousness tend to be more reliable, organized, and achievement-oriented.

See also: conscientious, conscious.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,522, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.