careful

/kˈe‍əfə‍l/

/ˈkɛɹfəɫ/

careful

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

antonyms : careless

1.1

cautiously attentive

synonyms : heedful

1.2

full of cares or anxiety

unhurried and with care and dignity

synonyms : deliberate

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

synonyms : thrifty

Examples

1. Careful planning laid the foundations for the nation’s economic miracle.

2. Be careful with your actions.

3. Do be careful, for goodness' sake.

4. Be careful when picking a rose because of its sharp thorns.