Dictionary definition · careful
adjective
- exercising caution or showing care or attention"they were careful when crossing the busy street"
- cautiously attentive"careful of her feelings"
- unhurried and with care and dignity"walking at the same measured pace"
- full of cares or anxiety"Thou art careful and troubled about many things"
- mindful of the future in spending money"careful with money"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).