conscientiousness
/,kɔnʃi'enʃəsnis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The trait of being painstaking and careful: The quality of being very thorough, diligent, and attentive to details in one's work or duties. 2. The quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience: The state of being governed by a sense of moral right and wrong; acting with integrity and a desire to do what is correct.
Usage
Conscientiousness describes a person's character or approach to tasks. It is a positive trait often associated with reliability and strong ethics. - It is commonly used in formal, academic, and professional contexts (e.g., psychology, job references, character assessments). - It is an uncountable noun.
Examples
- Her conscientiousness was evident in the flawless report she submitted.
- The job requires a high degree of conscientiousness and attention to detail.
- He acted out of conscientiousness, refusing to cut corners even when no one was watching.
Advanced Usage
- In Psychology: In the Five Factor Model of personality, is one of the major dimensions, encompassing traits like organization, dependability, and goal-directed behavior.
- High scores in conscientiousness are often correlated with academic and professional success.
Variants and Related Words
- Conscientious (adjective): Having or showing a strong sense of duty and careful attention to work.
- She is a very conscientious student.
- Conscientiously (adverb): In a careful and morally principled way.
- He conscientiously completed every task on the list.
Synonyms
- Diligence: Careful and persistent work or effort.
- Scrupulousness: Great care and attention to doing things correctly.
- Meticulousness: Showing great attention to detail.
- Thoroughness: Performing a task completely and with great care.
Antonyms
- Carelessness: Lack of attention or consideration.
- Negligence: Failure to take proper care.
- Irresponsibility: Lack of a proper sense of responsibility.
Idioms and Phrases
- A matter of conscience / conscientiousness: An issue that one feels must be decided based on one's moral principles.
- For him, returning the lost wallet was a matter of conscientiousness.
Noun
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the trait of being painstaking and careful
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the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience
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