careful

Describes someone who pays attention to avoid danger, mistakes, or damage.

ruОписывает человека, который проявляет внимание, чтобы избежать опасности, ошибок или ущерба.esDescribe a una persona que presta atención para evitar peligros, errores o daños; que actúa con precaución y cuidado en lo que hace.frQualifie une personne qui fait preuve d'attention afin d'éviter un danger, une erreur ou un dommage.deBeschreibt eine Person, die Aufmerksamkeit und Vorsicht walten lässt, um Gefahren, Fehler oder Schaden zu vermeiden; auch sorgfältig und achtsam im Umgang mit Dingen oder Menschen.ptDescreve uma pessoa que presta atenção para evitar perigo, erros ou danos.zh形容一个人做事时留心、谨慎，以免发生危险、错误或造成损害。arيصف شخصًا يتنبه ويتحرز لتجنب الخطر أو الخطأ أو الضرر، ويولي الأمر عناية واهتمامًا دقيقين.

1. Cautious and attentive A1 formal

   Making sure to avoid potential danger, mistakes, or harm; paying close attention.

   • Be careful when crossing the street.
   • She is a careful driver who always follows the rules.
   • He was careful not to spill the hot coffee.

   ruОсторожный и внимательныйesCauteloso y atentofrprudent, attentifdeVorsichtig und aufmerksamptCuidadoso e atentozh谨慎小心arحذر ومنتبه

   Synonyme: alertattentivecautiouscircumspectguardedprudentvigilantwarywatchful

   Antonyme: carelessheedlessincautiousnegligentreckless

2. Thorough and meticulous A2 formal

   Done with great attention to detail and accuracy.

   • The accountant did a careful review of the financial records.
   • She gave a careful explanation of the experiment.
   • A careful examination of the evidence revealed the truth.

   ruТщательныйesCuidadoso y minuciosofrsoigneux, minutieuxdeSorgfältigptCuidadoso e minuciosozh仔细的arدقيق ومُتأنٍّ

   Synonyme: attentiveconscientiousdetailedexactingmeticulouspainstakingpreciserigorousscrupulousthorough

   Antonyme: carelesshastynegligentrecklesssloppy

• more careful comparative form
• most careful superlative form