conscientiousness — the quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəsnəs/
Example Sentences
- His conscientiousness was so extreme that he alphabetized his sock drawer every Sunday.
- The teacher's conscientiousness in grading papers was evident from her detailed feedback.
- My grandmother's conscientiousness about thank-you notes meant I wrote one for every birthday gift, including socks.
conscientiousness
NOUN[/ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəsnəs/]
the quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
the quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
In spaciousness, her tenaciousness meets conscientiousness!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, this word originates from the combination of 'con' (together) and 'scire' (to know), literally meaning 'to know together.' The concept evolved from this literal sense of shared awareness to denote the inner moral compass or conscience—metaphorically as if another presence within one's mind observes and judges one's actions.
Breakdown
con- (together) + scire (to know) + -ous (adjective-forming suffix) + -ness (noun-forming suffix creating the abstract quality). The base 'conscience' combines the Latin roots to express moral awareness, with the suffix additions building toward the noun form denoting the quality or state of being conscientious.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His conscientiousness was so extreme that he alphabetized his sock drawer every Sunday.”
“The teacher's conscientiousness in grading papers was evident from her detailed feedback.”
“My grandmother's conscientiousness about thank-you notes meant I wrote one for every birthday gift, including socks.”
“Conscientiousness is often considered one of the most important personality traits for academic success.”
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