Conscientious

/ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

She is a conscientious student who always submits her assignments on time.

Characterized by extreme care and great efforts to accomplish something.

His conscientious approach to his job earned him the respect of his colleagues.

Relating to the awareness of one’s own moral values and responsibilities.

The conscientious consumer considers the ethical implications of their purchases.

From Latin 'conscientia' meaning 'knowledge within oneself', from 'conscire' meaning 'to be aware'.

conscientious objector

A person who refuses to serve in the armed forces on moral or religious grounds.

conscientious effort

An effort made with great care and attention to detail.

conscience

An inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.

conscientiousness

The quality of being careful, pickiness, and striving for achievement.

On point

Her presentations are always on point because she's so conscientious.

A + player

You have to be an A + player to keep up with her conscientious work ethic.