Top synonyms for “careful”: deliberate, heedful, measured, thrifty, aware, blow-by-blow, carefulness, certain, and 20 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)exercising caution or showing care or attention“they were careful when crossing the busy street”
- (adjective)unhurried and with care and dignity“walking at the same measured pace”
- (adjective)mindful of the future in spending money“careful with money”
- (adjective)cautiously attentive“careful of her feelings”
- (adjective)full of cares or anxiety“Thou art careful and troubled about many things”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "careful"?
Common synonyms for "careful" include deliberate, heedful, measured, thrifty, aware, blow-by-blow. Our thesaurus lists 28 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "careful"?
Antonyms for "careful" include careless. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "careful" mean?
exercising caution or showing care or attention Example: "they were careful when crossing the busy street"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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