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Synonyms
care·ful (kâŕfəl)

adjective 

  1. Attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; cautious: was careful when crossing the busy street; gave a careful answer.
  2. Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious: a careful search; careful art restorers.
  3. Protective; solicitous: Be careful of his feelings.
  4. Full of cares or anxiety: “Thou art careful and troubled about many things” (Luke 10:41)

derivatives

caréful·ly
adverb
caréful·ness
noun

synonyms:

careful, heedful, mindful, observant, watchful These adjectives mean cautiously attentive: was careful not to get her shoes muddy; heedful of the danger; mindful of his health; observant of the patient's symptoms; a watchful babysitter.
See also: meticulous

Antonym: careless