careful meaning and definition

CAREFUL adjective

Definition of careful (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"
   • antonym: careless
2. cautiously attentive
   • "careful of her feelings"; "heedful of his father's advice"
   • synonyms: heedful
3. unhurried and with care and dignity
   • "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
   • synonyms: deliberate, measured
4. full of cares or anxiety
   • "Thou art careful and troubled about many things"-Luke 10.41
5. mindful of the future in spending money
   • "careful with money"
   • synonyms: thrifty