exercising caution or showing care or attention; they were careful when crossing the busy street; be careful to keep her shoes clean; did very careful research; careful art restorers; careful of the rights of others; careful about one's behavior'

cautiously attentive; careful of her feelings; heedful of his fathers advice

[ Syn: heedful ]

unhurried and with care and dignity; walking at the same measured pace; with all deliberate speed

[ Syn: deliberate , measured ]

full of cares or anxiety; Thou art careful and troubled about many things-Luke 10.41

mindful of the future in spending money; careful with money

[ Syn: thrifty ]