conscientiousness
/ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəsnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəsnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌkän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs-nəs/ (ame, mw)
conscientiousness — noun
1. the personal habit of putting real effort into your work and paying close attent
the personal habit of putting real effort into your work and paying close attention to every detail, so that what you produce is thorough and correct.
Defne's conscientiousness made her the top accountant at the firm in Istanbul.
possessive + abstract noun describing a person's work trait
The nurses at the hospital are known for their conscientiousness with elderly patients.
collocation: known for + conscientiousness
Vivek thanked the cleaning team for the conscientiousness they showed in every classroom.
A teacher's conscientiousness is often more valuable than years of experience alone.
Tomás owed his promotion to the quiet conscientiousness he brought to every report.
- diligence
Focuses on steady, persistent effort; slightly less about attention to detail.
- thoroughness
Emphasises covering every detail; says less about moral effort or duty.
- meticulousness
Stronger on precision and fine detail; can sound clinical.
- carelessness
Everyday opposite — failing to pay attention or take responsibility.
- negligence
More formal; often implies serious harm from the lack of care.
文法句型
uncountable noun
用法筆記
Uncountable; takes a possessive (her conscientiousness, the team's conscientiousness) or 'the' + 'of' phrase. Subject is typically a person, professional group, or institution — not an action or object.