Meaning & Definition of Careful in English
English⟶
Careful
/kɛrfəl/
adjective
1. Exercising caution or showing care or attention
- "They were careful when crossing the busy street"
- "Be careful to keep her shoes clean"
- "Did very careful research"
- "Careful art restorers"
- "Careful of the rights of others"
- "Careful about one's behavior"
synonym:
- careful
2. Cautiously attentive
- "Careful of her feelings"
- "Heedful of his father's advice"
synonym:
- careful,
- heedful
3. Unhurried and with care and dignity
- "Walking at the same measured pace"
- "With all deliberate speed"
synonym:
- careful,
- deliberate,
- measured
4. Full of cares or anxiety
- "Thou art careful and troubled about many things"-luke 10.41
synonym:
- careful
5. Mindful of the future in spending money
- "Careful with money"
synonym:
- careful,
- thrifty
Examples of using
Be careful that you don't get lost.
Be careful not to scratch the furniture.
Be careful not to cut yourself.