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What is another word for Conscientiousness? – 164 Conscientiousness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    diligent meticulous thorough scrupulous careful painstaking rigorous exacting fastidious demanding strict precise methodical orderly systematic responsible reliable trustworthy dependable faithful conscientious careful considerate thoughtful thoroughgoing hardworking industrious sedulous assiduous persevering persistent meticulous fussy finicky exact precise demanding stern severe exact punctilious dutiful obedient compliant law-abiding rule-abiding

    Meaning of Conscientiousness

    The primary meaning of "Conscientiousness" refers to the quality of being painstaking and careful, or diligent and thorough in one's work or duties.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being painstaking and careful, or diligent and thorough in one's work or duties
    • * Having or showing a great deal of care and conscientiousness in one's work or activities

    Etymology of Conscientiousness

    The word "Conscientiousness" originates from the Latin word "conscientia", meaning "knowledge within oneself" or "moral sense", and the suffix "-ness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
    The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a person's moral sense or conscience, and later evolved to encompass the idea of being diligent and thorough in one's work or duties.

    Example Uses

    • Her conscientiousness and attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
    • * He was known for his conscientiousness and dedication to his job, often working long hours to ensure everything was done correctly.
    • * The company values conscientiousness and rewards employees who demonstrate a high level of care and diligence in their work.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    careless negligent lax irresponsible unreliable untrustworthy sloppy haphazard superficial frivolous lackadaisical apathetic indifferent unconcerned unscrupulous dishonest deceitful lazy idle indolent remiss derelict delinquent inattentive thoughtless inconsiderate reckless rash impulsive impetuous irresponsible unaccountable

    Related Nouns

    diligence meticulousness thoroughness rigour exactness precision method system responsibility reliability trustworthiness dependability faithfulness carefulness considerateness thoughtfulness industriousness sedulousness assiduousness perseverance persistence punctiliousness dutifulness obedience compliance lawfulness rulefulness

    Related Verbs

    work strive endeavour exert struggle labour toil slog drudge grub dig delve pore study apply devote dedicate concentrate focus attend heed mind notice observe scrutinize examine inspect review revise

    Related Adjectives

    diligent meticulous thorough rigorous exact precise methodical orderly systematic responsible reliable trustworthy dependable faithful careful considerate thoughtful thoroughgoing hardworking industrious sedulous assiduous persevering persistent punctilious dutiful obedient compliant law-abiding rule-abiding