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Definition careful in British English

careful adjective

adjective
/ˈkeə(r)f(ə)l/

▪ analysis, assessment, consideration, deliberation, examination, handling, observation, planning, preparation, scrutiny, supervision, thought, timing, watch

1

if someone is careful, they think about what they are doing so that they do not do anything wrong or so that they avoid problems

Example

Teachers have to be careful when criticizing pupils.

Example

Even the most careful proofreader will miss the occasional error.

Example

People should be more careful about the things they say.

Example

You must be careful who you accept a lift from.

Example

Be careful that the medicine is kept away from children.

Example

She was careful to keep her records up to date.

Synonyms and related words
careful cautious thorough
1.1

trying hard not to cause harm or damage

Example

Brighton welcomes careful drivers.

Example

Please be very careful with those plates!

Synonyms and related words
careful cautious thorough
1.2

used about someone's actions

Example

The project needs careful planning.

Example

After careful consideration, we are giving the prize to a children's book.

Example

She took a few careful steps into the water.

Synonyms and related words
careful cautious thorough
2

spending money only when it is necessary

Example

We're going to have to be more careful now that Dad's lost his job.

Example

She's always been careful with money.

Synonyms and related words
thrifty economical frugal
Definition careful in British English