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Definition of carefulness

carefulness

/ˈkɛr.fəl.nəs/
care · ful · ness
Adverb:carefully
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Adjective:careful
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being cautious, prudent, and attentive to avoid potential danger, mistakes, or harm.

Example

"Operating the laboratory equipment safely requires extreme carefulness at every stage of the experiment."

2

Conscientiousness, thoroughness, and close attention to detail in performing a task or duty.

Example

"The editor praised the researcher for the remarkable carefulness of her archival citations."

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• Rhymes for carefulness

• Nearby Words

carefreeness
careful
carefully
carefulness
caregiver
caregiving
careless

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Old English as carfulnes, originally meaning a state of anxiety, grief, or concern before evolving in Middle English to denote attentiveness and caution.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carefulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carefulness
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