conscientious

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a consistent and reliable character; diligent, trustworthy, and thorough.

  - "His conscientious attitude towards his work was appreciated by his employer."
  - "The conscientious nurse always checked her patients before leaving the ward."
  - "The conscientious student always handed in his assignments on time."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=181045"

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Antonyms

capricious , impulsive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conscientious
conscious , oblivious , delicious , precious

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Variants

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conscientious , conscientiously , conscientious objection , conscientious objections , conscientious objector , conscientious objectors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'conscientia' meaning 'knowledge with oneself'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'conscientious objector' refers to individuals who refuse to bear arms or support a war due to moral or ethical objections.

2. The term 'conscientious' is often used in the context of employment to describe employees who are diligent and reliable.

3. The word 'conscientious' is often used interchangeably with the word 'diligent', but 'conscientious' implies a sense of responsibility and reliability in addition to diligence.

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Related Concepts

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1. diligence: The quality of being diligent or hardworking.

2. reliability: The quality of being trustworthy and dependable.

3. responsibility: The state or condition of being accountable for one's actions.

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Quotes

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1. He was shifty about money matters, not "conscientious" about returning advances, fulfilling contracts, reading manuscripts.

   - Monroe K. Spears,{it}American Ambitions{/it},1987

2. He was a good friend to his comrades, a "conscientious" leader mindful of his men's needs; an upright family man with strong, bright, proud children …

   - Tom Clancy,{it}Without Remorse{/it},1994

3. Because Puckett was a "conscientious" lieutenant … his men did not have to stint on their fire. He had made sure that every man was carrying a basic load of ammunition and then some to spare …

   - Neil Sheehan,{it}A Bright Shining Lie{/it},1988

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Culture

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In literature, 'conscientious' characters are often portrayed as diligent, trustworthy, and responsible individuals. In art, the concept of 'conscientiousness' can be depicted through images of people working diligently or through symbolism of the moral conscience.

How to Memorize "conscientious"

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   - Visualize a person diligently working on a task, focusing intently and completing it to the best of their abilities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conscientious' with the image of a responsible and trustworthy person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Consistently Organized, Serious Individuals Never Err', which can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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