careful
/ˈkɛːfəl/ · car·ful
adjective
- Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious. He was a slow and careful driver.
- Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous. They made a careful search of the crime scene.
- Full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad. She was careful with her words, not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings.
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Did you know? The phrase 'careful what you wish for' is a common English idiom that warns people to be cautious when making wishes, as they may not always turn out as desired.