careful
adjective
[ ˈkɛːfʊl ]
• making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
• "I begged him to be more careful"
Similar:
cautious,
heedful,
alert,
aware,
attentive,
watchful,
vigilant,
wary,
on guard,
chary,
circumspect,
prudent,
mindful,
guarded,
unhurried,
measured,
deliberate,
leery,
cagey,
• done with or showing thought and attention.
• "a careful consideration of the facts"
Similar:
attentive,
conscientious,
painstaking,
meticulous,
diligent,
assiduous,
sedulous,
scrupulous,
punctilious,
fastidious,
methodical,
orderly,
deliberate,
judicious,
perfectionist,
thorough,
exhaustive,
rigorous,
accurate,
precise,
correct,
particular,
fussy,
finicky,
pernickety,
persnickety,
nice,
laborious,
Origin:
Old English carful (see care, -ful).
take care
• be cautious; keep oneself safe.
• "take care if you're planning to go out tonight"
• make sure of doing something.
• "he would take care to provide himself with an escape clause"
