carefulness

noun

Definition of carefulnessnext
1
as in caution
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger her natural carefulness keeps her from having car accidents and the high insurance premiums that go with them

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2
as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing a degree of carefulness is required to get the details just right

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3
as in kindness
archaic attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility with what carefulness they tended the frail princess day and night!

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefulness
  1. caution
  2. attention
  3. kindness
  4. prudence
  5. care
  6. concern
  7. conscientiousness
  8. solicitude
Noun
  • In an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, 12 states prohibit the use of natural deer urine and permit only synthetic scents.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Out of an abundance of caution, the school will hold a virtual learning day Tuesday, Elliott wrote.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of caution
Noun
  • Quarterback Fernando Mendoza promised the Bears will quickly turn their attention to Stanford.
    Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The complaints about the lack of attention to requests from Latino residents and accusations of discrimination will also go to the trial, the judge said.
    Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of attention
Noun
  • And not one but two acts of kindness that hide betrayals, proving that people are not to be trusted.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Erivo and Grande provided baked goods — and Uggs! Newcomer Marissa Bode, who plays Elphaba's younger sister Nessarose, remembers acts of kindness from both Erivo and Grande.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • What Are The Candidates Missing? Healthcare spending has ballooned to levels that defy fiscal prudence, but healthcare dollars aren’t going to the people who provide it.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The market may have wanted a more upbeat outlook for 2025 to support analysts’ projections of low-double-digit percentage earnings growth, but Danaher is known for its conservatism and prudence regarding forward guidance.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of prudence
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  • Other examples came six years ago, when O’Conner and St. Louise hospitals had to be sold, and this year, when Regional Medical Center initiated cutbacks in stroke care and other critical services.
    Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • One reason for the increase in cases is in part due to people having been more willing to come forward as more attention and care has been given to the issue, said David Finkelhor of the Crimes Against Children Research Center.
    Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of care
Noun
  • The company has extended its liquidation date to December 15, 2024, and management has raised concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient working capital and mandatory liquidation.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • However, District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents the area where the hospital is located, declined to support the deferral request and echoed the concerns over how delays could negatively impact the community.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of concern
Noun
  • Manage your outsourced relationship actively—it'll take conscientiousness and work!
    Randy Wong, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Lead is also associated with higher levels of ADHD, less agreeableness and conscientiousness, and higher levels of neuroticism.
    Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of conscientiousness
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  • Nature has made this a necessity: Without constant care and solicitude, an infant will die.
    Roxana Robinson, TIME, 18 July 2024
  • This idea will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism, to heighten the solicitude which all considerate and good men must feel for the event.
    Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2024
Definition of solicitude
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