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conscientious

/ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/adjective

Taking great care to do your work thoroughly and properly.

Example sentences

  • A conscientious editor checks every fact twice.
  • She was conscientious about returning library books on time.

Built on 'conscience', a useful spelling anchor. A 'conscientious objector' refuses military service on moral grounds.

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