Meaning & use

conscientiously

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in a careful, thorough, and morally responsible manner.

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She conscientiously checked every figure in the report before submitting it.

He conscientiously recycled everything he could to reduce his household waste.

A note on using this word

Emphasizes doing something out of a sense of duty or moral care, not just doing it well.

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Words with an opposite meaning

carelesslynegligently

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