as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
finished the last details with as much conscientiousness as the first
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Recent Examples of conscientiousness
Lead is also associated with higher levels of ADHD, less agreeableness and conscientiousness, and higher levels of neuroticism.
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Socioemotional skills, such as grit and conscientiousness, often have equally large economic returns.
—Jim Yong Kim, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
Psychologists often use the Big Five personality traits model to describe the main dimensions of a person’s personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2024
One possibility, the study authors wrote, is that traits like conscientiousness help people perform better on cognitive tests, indicative of their ability to cope with the challenges of dementia.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Socioemotional skills, such as grit and conscientiousness, often have equally large economic returns.
—Jim Yong Kim, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
Psychologists often use the Big Five personality traits model to describe the main dimensions of a person’s personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2024
One possibility, the study authors wrote, is that traits like conscientiousness help people perform better on cognitive tests, indicative of their ability to cope with the challenges of dementia.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientiousness
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford said that the Vikings were receiving the Rams’ full attention while the Rams were at the team’s facility in Woodland Hills.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The legal battle over TikTok has attracted unusual attention due to its political and cultural significance.Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Growing Awareness of Brain Health Many people today have a growing awareness of preventative care and maintaining health, rather than waiting until the presence of a disease or disorder to address a concern.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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At first, the executive said, the plan was to simply contribute to organizations providing clinical care to people diagnosed with mental illnesses.Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Investors who tap into niche trends and leverage advanced data analysis will pinpoint motivated sellers with precision.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Her positive energy and decisive, thoughtful demeanor could cut to the heart of an issue with precision, clarity and kindness.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Conscientiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientiousness. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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