careful

Definitions

Making or showing close attention to detail and avoiding errors or accidents.

Cautious and prudent in one's actions or conduct.

Done with or showing thought and consideration.

Examples

Please be careful when you are walking on the icy sidewalk.

She was very careful to double-check all the calculations before submitting her report.

You should be careful with that fragile vase.

Synonyms

cautious meticulous prudent vigilant attentive thorough circumspect

Antonyms

careless reckless negligent heedless impulsive hasty thoughtless