conscientiously
gb/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/ us/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/
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English
lelkiismeretesen, lelkiismerete szerint, lelkiismeretére hallgatva
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FORMAL
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Usage pattern:
do [something] conscientiously; work conscientiously; conscientiously + [verb]
She conscientiously checked every figure before submitting the report.
A jelentés benyújtása előtt lelkiismeretesen ellenőrzött minden számadatot.
He tried to do his job conscientiously, even when no one was watching.
Megpróbálta lelkiismeretesen végezni a munkáját, még akkor is, amikor senki sem figyelte.
They conscientiously followed the safety procedures.
Learner examples
I study conscientiously before exams.
A vizsgák előtt lelkiismeretesen tanulok.
Please do the work conscientiously.
Kérlek, lelkiismeretesen végezd el a munkát.
Common mistake:
Often confused with consciously (= knowingly/aware). Conscientiously means carefully and responsibly.
Meaning
carefully and thoroughly
Collocations
work conscientiously
|carry out duties conscientiously
|do a job conscientiously
|study conscientiously
|complete a task conscientiously
|conscientiously follow instructions
|conscientiously check
|conscientiously prepare
|conscientiously keep records
|conscientiously apply (a rule/policy)
Synonyms
diligently (Emphasizes steady effort and persistence.)
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carefully (Emphasizes attention and avoiding mistakes.)
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thoroughly (Emphasizes completeness.)
Antonyms
carelessly (Without attention or proper caution.)
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negligently (Failing to take proper responsibility or care.)
Themes
work
|education
|daily_life
Definition
in a careful way, doing the job properly
In a careful, thorough way that shows you are taking a task or responsibility seriously.
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FORMAL
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Usage pattern:
act conscientiously; conscientiously refuse/object (to [something])
She conscientiously refused to sign a document she believed was misleading.
Lelkiismeretére hallgatva megtagadta egy olyan dokumentum aláírását, amelyet félrevezetőnek tartott.
He tried to conscientiously balance loyalty to his team with fairness to others.
Megpróbálta lelkiismerete szerint összeegyeztetni a csapata iránti lojalitást a másokkal szembeni méltányossággal.
The doctor conscientiously raised concerns about the new policy.
Learner examples
He conscientiously refused to lie.
Lelkiismeretére hallgatva megtagadta, hogy hazudjon.
She tried to act conscientiously.
Megpróbált lelkiismerete szerint cselekedni.
Common mistake:
Do not use for simple awareness (consciously). This sense is about moral belief and responsibility.
Meaning
according to moral principles
Collocations
act conscientiously
|vote conscientiously
|conscientiously refuse
|conscientiously object
|conscientiously oppose
|conscientiously avoid (harm)
|conscientiously abide by (principles)
|conscientiously uphold (standards)
|conscientiously disclose (a conflict)
|conscientiously report (misconduct)
Synonyms
ethically (Focuses on ethics generally, not personal conscience.)
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scrupulously (Stronger; emphasizes strict honesty and care.)
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with integrity (Highlights honesty and strong moral character.)
Antonyms
immorally (In a way that is morally wrong.)
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unscrupulously (Without moral principles; willing to act unfairly.)
Themes
ethics
|values
|law
Definition
in a way that follows what you believe is right
In a way that follows your conscience; guided by a strong sense of what is morally right.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conscientiously
IPA
GB/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/
US/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/
Syllables & stress
con - scien - tiously (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tiously)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conscientiously
- Plural: conscientiouslies
Word family
Forms
conscientiouslies
noun
Core family
conscience
noun B2
conscientious
adjective B2
Related words
conscientiousness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unconscientious
adjective
Expressions
conscientiously object (to)
1/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli əbd͡ʒˈɛkt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
refuse for moral reasons
to say you will not do something because you believe it is wrong
Examples
- He conscientiously objected to compulsory military service.
- Several staff members conscientiously objected to taking part in the animal testing.
- She conscientiously objects to working on Sundays for religious reasons.
Learner examples
- He conscientiously objected to fighting in the war.