How to Use careful in a Sentence

careful

adjective

• They produced a careful study of the building.
• Be careful! The stove is hot!
• The police were careful to leave the room exactly as they found it.
• She was careful of their feelings.
• You can never be too careful about these things.
• He is a careful driver.
• Police made a careful examination of the scene.
• That of course, would become a sightline problem, so just take it slow and be careful.
  — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2023
• Coupled with the extra bounciness, those with low ceilings should be careful.
  — Lacey Muinos, Health, 27 Jan. 2023
• After a careful combing-through, here are our top picks for those who love powder (and saving money).
  — Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024
• Urman is careful to note that women coming forward is still not easy, and that other factors do play a role.
  — Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
• One of the officers warns the other to be careful because Dearman might have a gun.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2023
• That’s the result of Mindy’s careful planning and preparation, though.
  — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
• Be very careful about releasing generative AI that produces foul words or the like.
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023
• If business leaders are not careful, a company’s purpose can get buried under a pile of policies and procedures.
  — Jerremy Alexander Newsome, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
• The ministry also warned people to be careful when handling the bodies of cholera victims and preparing them for funerals.
  — Nimi Princewill, CNN, 26 Jan. 2023
• Because Acetaminophen is found in more than just name-brand Tylenol, patients need to be careful, Leonard advises.
  — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
• If Republicans are not careful, nothing will change in 2024.
  — Matthew Continetti, National Review, 11 Feb. 2023
• Be careful and stay objective, as these decisions can set the tone for the developing relationship.
  — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
• That includes careful analysis of the kind of data used, where is it is hosted, and whether the data is being stored for future use or being actively used.
  — Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
• People should be careful while traveling during an advisory.
  — Dallas News, 30 Jan. 2023
• Steve was careful when answering questions about his daughter on Today with Hoda and Jenna.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2023
• The adorable home comes with wrap-around windows showcasing the panoramic ocean view outside, though do be careful when looking down, as the home sits on a sheer cliff over the Pacific.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2023
• No matter how careful your calculations, your turkey will inevitably compete with a roomful of side dishes, too many too-tasty appetizers, and some adage about saving room for dessert.
  — Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
• To do this, use a piece of ice or an ice pack to freeze the stained area, but be careful not to get the stain wet.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
• That is a balance that one has to be very careful with.
  — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 25 May 2023
• Kevin Allen briefed reporters at the scene and was careful to not use that term.
  — The Oregonian, oregonlive, 2 Aug. 2023
• So their whole thing is just be careful, don't get hurt.
  — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
• The sound team also had to be careful not to pick up snoring.
  — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2023
• Be careful when making plans based on the menus at the website though.
  — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 12 Nov 2024