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(adjective) exercising caution or showing care or attention; "they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavior" |
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Antonyms: careless |
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(satellite adjective) with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed" |
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Synonyms: deliberate, measured |
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(satellite adjective) mindful of the future in spending money; "careful with money" |
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Synonyms: thrifty |
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(satellite adjective) cautiously attentive; "careful of her feelings"; "heedful of his father's advice" |
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Synonyms: heedful |
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(satellite adjective) (archaic) full of cares or anxiety; "Thou art careful and troubled about many things"-Luke 10.41 |
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