con•sci•en´tious
a. [Cf. F. consciencieux, LL. conscientiosus.]
1. Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong; — said of a person. “The advice of wise and conscientious men.
Prescott.”
2. Characterized by a regard to conscience; conformed to the dictates of conscience; — said of actions. “A holy and conscientious course.
Abp. Tillotson.” Syn. — Scrupulous; exact; faithful; just; upright.
1. Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong; — said of a person. “The advice of wise and conscientious men.
Prescott.”
2. Characterized by a regard to conscience; conformed to the dictates of conscience; — said of actions. “A holy and conscientious course.
Abp. Tillotson.” Syn. — Scrupulous; exact; faithful; just; upright.
Meaning of “conscientious” in English language – adj working carefully and well ○ She’s v...
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