as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
finished the last details with as much conscientiousness as the first
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Recent Examples of conscientiousness
While the dogs' own personalities had little impact on their stress levels, certain human traits—like neuroticism, conscientiousness and openness—were significant factors in how much stress the dog exhibited.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The study used the HEXACO Personality Inventory to determine key six personality traits: honesty-humility, emotionality, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 24 Jan. 2025
Most notably, emotional stability, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness to new experiences will enhance both your ability to find and keep the right job, as well as the right partner.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Just as the Big Five Personality Traits model helps identify key dimensions of personality—like openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness—successful leadership today requires understanding and adapting management styles to the unique attributes of each individual.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
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The issue was first brought to the judge's attention while court was in session on June 10.—
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
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Household appliances emerged champion among the categories, bringing in 110.1 billion yuan in sales, while beauty and skin care products clocked in 43.2 billion yuan in sales, according to Syntun.—
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
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Every flyby has to be done with extreme precision so the Solar Orbiter passes through exactly the right point in space at a precise point in time.—
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Their adaptations for high-altitude flight include long, narrow wings and a lightweight frame, enabling them to maneuver with precision in thin air.—
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“Conscientiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientiousness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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