careful

/,kɜrfəl/ adjective
7 letters2 syllables12 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS5
ADJECTIVE
1

Unhurried and with care and dignity.

2

Cautiously attentive.

“careful of her feelings”

3

Mindful of the future in spending money.

“careful with money”

4

Exercising caution or showing care or attention.

“they were careful when crossing the busy street”

“be careful to keep her shoes clean”

5

Full of cares or anxiety.

“Thou art careful and troubled about many things”

WORD FORMS
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GAME SCORES
Scrabble®12 points
Words With Friends®15 points
Double word24 points
Triple word36 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinarefulcay
Starts & ends withC … L
Syllablescare · ful
SYNONYMS & RELATED29
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