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
Related formcarefulness
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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