as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
finished the last details with as much conscientiousness as the first
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Recent Examples of conscientiousness
Kids who receive more maternal warmth between ages five and 10 are more likely to develop key personality traits, such as openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
So, too, do higher levels of agreeableness and lower levels of conscientiousness.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
For example, assessing candidates' general mental ability (e.g., critical thinking, problem-solving and conscientiousness) is up to 62% effective at predicting employment success.
—Trevor Higgs, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While the dogs' own personalities had little impact on their stress levels, certain human traits—like neuroticism, conscientiousness and openness—were significant factors in how much stress the dog exhibited.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conscientiousness
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
So, too, do higher levels of agreeableness and lower levels of conscientiousness.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
For example, assessing candidates' general mental ability (e.g., critical thinking, problem-solving and conscientiousness) is up to 62% effective at predicting employment success.
—Trevor Higgs, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While the dogs' own personalities had little impact on their stress levels, certain human traits—like neuroticism, conscientiousness and openness—were significant factors in how much stress the dog exhibited.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conscientiousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientiousness
Noun
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An unexpected celebrity endorsement can thus serve as the ultimate filter, simplifying choices and fast-tracking decisions on what deserves attention.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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While the expectation for Waller should not be to replicate Smith’s production, his presence as a premiere pass-catcher could take away attention from the dynamic duo of receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One of Guevara’s children relies on him for long-term medical care, according to the ACLU.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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People with symptoms should seek medical care as soon as possible, health officials said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The front fenders now feature louver vents and revised underbody aerodynamic engineering to improve overall precision on track, especially at high speed.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Implementing these tactical adjustments and honing precision will take time, and this likely won’t be a one-year process.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Conscientiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientiousness. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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