conscientiously
gb/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/ us/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
carefully and thoroughly
in a careful way, doing the job properly
Usage pattern:
do [something] conscientiously; work conscientiously; conscientiously + [verb]
Common mistake:
Often confused with consciously (= knowingly/aware). Conscientiously means carefully and responsibly.
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.)
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)
Themes
work
|education
|daily_life
Examples
- She conscientiously checked every figure before submitting the report.
- He tried to do his job conscientiously, even when no one was watching.
- They conscientiously followed the safety procedures.
Learner examples
- I study conscientiously before exams.
- Please do the work conscientiously.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
according to moral principles
in a way that follows what you believe is right
Usage pattern:
act conscientiously; conscientiously refuse/object (to [something])
Common mistake:
Do not use for simple awareness (consciously). This sense is about moral belief and responsibility.
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.)
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)
Themes
ethics
|values
|law
Examples
- She conscientiously refused to sign a document she believed was misleading.
- He tried to conscientiously balance loyalty to his team with fairness to others.
- The doctor conscientiously raised concerns about the new policy.
Learner examples
- He conscientiously refused to lie.
- She tried to act conscientiously.
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.