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careful
01
giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something
1.1
cautiously attentive
1.2
full of cares or anxiety
02
unhurried and with care and dignity
03
exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses
careful
adj
care
n
carefully
adv
carefully
adv
carefulness
n
carefulness
n
overcareful
adj
overcareful
adj
Example
Be careful when crossing the street.
We have to be careful not to overwater the plants.
You need to be careful when handling fragile items.
She was careful not to wake the sleeping baby.
I am always careful with my phone to avoid dropping it.
