Inglês

conscientiously

gb/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/ us/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/
C1 Inglês
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adverb formal C1 property
1

carefully and thoroughly

in a careful way, doing the job properly

Padrão de uso: do [something] conscientiously; work conscientiously; conscientiously + [verb]
Erro comum:
Often confused with consciously (= knowingly/aware). Conscientiously means carefully and responsibly.
Sinónimos
diligently (Emphasizes steady effort and persistence.) | carefully (Emphasizes attention and avoiding mistakes.) | thoroughly (Emphasizes completeness.)
Antónimos
carelessly (Without attention or proper caution.) | negligently (Failing to take proper responsibility or care.)
Colocações
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)
Temas
work |education |daily_life
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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

Padrão de uso: act conscientiously; conscientiously refuse/object (to [something])
Erro comum:
Do not use for simple awareness (consciously). This sense is about moral belief and responsibility.
Sinónimos
ethically (Focuses on ethics generally, not personal conscience.) | scrupulously (Stronger; emphasizes strict honesty and care.) | with integrity (Highlights honesty and strong moral character.)
Antónimos
immorally (In a way that is morally wrong.) | unscrupulously (Without moral principles; willing to act unfairly.)
Colocações
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)
Temas
ethics |values |law
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • He conscientiously refused to lie.
  • She tried to act conscientiously.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
conscientiously
IPA
GB/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/
US/kˌɑnt͡ʃiˈɛnt͡ʃəsli/
Sílabas e acento
con - scien - tiously (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tiously)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: conscientiously
  • Plural: conscientiouslies
Família de palavras
Forms
conscientiouslies noun
Core family
conscience noun B2 conscientious adjective B2
Related words
conscientiousness noun
Negative and opposite forms
unconscientious adjective
Expressões

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

Exemplos
  • 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.

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