conscientious — wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
Example Sentences
- My conscientious roommate color-codes his socks and irons his pajamas every night.
- She's so conscientious that she arrives 30 minutes early to be 'fashionably punctual.'
- The conscientious employee always double-checks her work before submission.
conscientious
ADJECTIVE[/ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/]
wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
A conscientious artist diligently paints a tiny portrait with focus and thoroughness.
Conscientious and serious — he checks every paper, every pencil, and every book before he leaves.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conscientiosus', derived from 'conscientia' meaning 'knowledge of oneself' or 'conscience', which combines 'con-' (with) and 'scire' (to know). The word entered English in the 16th century to describe someone guided by conscience and duty.
Breakdown
con- (with) + science (knowledge, from Latin scire) + -ious (adjective suffix) = conscientious
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📝Examples
“My conscientious roommate color-codes his socks and irons his pajamas every night.”
“She's so conscientious that she arrives 30 minutes early to be 'fashionably punctual.'”
“The conscientious employee always double-checks her work before submission.”
“He was conscientious about returning the extra change to the cashier.”
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