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CAREFUL

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Careful.

How to pronounce careful:

US

Careful - as an adjective

Exercising caution or showing care or attention

Example: "They were careful when crossing the busy street"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
careless

Careful - as an adjective satellite

Cautiously attentive

Example: "Careful of her feelings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heedful

Unhurried and with care and dignity

Example: "Walking at the same measured pace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliberatemeasured

Full of cares or anxiety

Example: ";thou art careful and troubled about many things"

Mindful of the future in spending money

Example: "Careful with money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thrifty

Example Sentences

"Be careful when you cross the street."
"He was careful not to wake the baby."
"She gave a careful explanation of the problem."
"The detective made a careful examination of the crime scene."
"I need to be careful with my spending this month."
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Word Game Points

Is CAREFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, careful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAREFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CAREFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, careful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAREFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CAREFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, careful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAREFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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