
conscientious
/ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
wishing to do what is right; thorough and careful
conscientious in a sentence
“The conscientious employee double-checked every calculation.”
Origin of conscientious
French consciencieux from Latin conscientia (knowledge, awareness), from conscire (be aware)
Related Words
principled
acting in accordance with morality; based on principles
immoral
not conforming to accepted standards of morality
amoral
lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with right or wrong
unscrupulous
having no moral principles; dishonest
reprehensible
deserving censure or condemnation
deplorable
deserving strong condemnation; shameful