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CAREFUL Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word careful. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word careful. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CAREFUL

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deliberate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• carefully thought out in advance

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• characterized by conscious design or purpose

verb

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

alert
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• engaged in or accustomed to close observation

noun

• condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action

• a warning serves to make you more alert to danger

• an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger

adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

• mentally perceptive and responsive

verb

• warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness

attentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

cautious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing careful forethought

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• avoiding excess

circumspect
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• heedful of potential consequences

considerate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

guarded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• prudent

meticulous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by precise accordance with details

• marked by extreme care in treatment of details

mindful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• bearing in mind; attentive to

prudent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

scrupulous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

adjective satellite

• characterized by extreme care and great effort

strict
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint

adjective satellite

• rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

• (of rules) stringently enforced

• incapable of compromise or flexibility

• severe and unremitting in making demands

thoughtful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

adjective satellite

• having intellectual depth

• characterized by solemn, sincere manner

• considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

vigilant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

watchful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• engaged in or accustomed to close observation

adjective satellite

• experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

• carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

heedful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

adjective satellite

• cautiously attentive

• giving attention

measured
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having notes of fixed rhythmic value

adjective satellite

• the rhythmic arrangement of syllables

• carefully thought out in advance

• unhurried and with care and dignity

thrifty
adjectiveadj
adjective

• careful and diligent in the use of resources

adjective satellite

• mindful of the future in spending money

Best Hypernyms For CAREFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for careful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
alert attentive cautious circumspect conscientious considerate diligent heedful meticulous mindful observant prudent responsible scrupulous thoughtful vigilant wary watchful

Alternatives for DELIBERATE

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