Adjective
meticulous
IPA /mɪˈtɪkjʊləs/
Very careful about every small detail, taking time to make sure a task is done accurately and thoroughly.
See example sentence: meticulous
He is meticulous about measuring ingredients when he bakes.
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Adjective
prudent
IPA /ˈpruːdənt/
Sensible and careful when making decisions, especially because you are thinking about possible risks or what may happen later.
See example sentence: prudent
It is prudent to check the weather before a long walk.
Adjective
conscientious
IPA /ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs/
Taking your responsibilities seriously and making a careful effort to complete your work or duties properly and thoroughly.
See example sentence: conscientious
Our conscientious neighbour checked on the cat every day while we were away.
Adjective
frugal
IPA /ˈfruːɡəl/
Careful about spending money or using resources, trying to avoid waste and make what you have last longer.
See example sentence: frugal
Our frugal neighbour repairs clothes instead of replacing them.
Adjective
discreet
IPA /dɪˈskriːt/
Careful about what you say or do, especially when protecting someone's privacy or avoiding an embarrassing situation.
See example sentence: discreet
Please be discreet about the surprise party when you see Maya.
Adjective
cautious
IPA /ˈkɔːʃəs/
Careful about what you do because you want to avoid danger, mistakes or other problems that might happen.
See example sentence: cautious
I'm cautious about buying expensive things from shops I don't know.
Adjective
circumspect
IPA /ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛkt/
Careful about what you say or do because you have considered possible risks and want to avoid an unnecessary mistake.
See example sentence: circumspect
She was circumspect about sharing personal details with someone she had just met.
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