conscientious
Say it: kon-shee-EN-shus /ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs/ · adjective
What “conscientious” means
Taking care to do your work properly and thoroughly.
More precisely: Wishing to do your work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example: “A conscientious flatmate, Leo labels his food and always replaces the milk.”
When to use it
When someone reliably does a job carefully, including the less exciting parts. A positive description at work or school.
Similar words
diligent, thorough, dutiful
Where it comes from
Ultimately from Latin conscientia, 'conscience'.
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Before lending out a bicycle, Noor carefully checks its brakes, tyres and lights to keep the rider safe. She's…
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