careful

[ˈkerfl]

Definition:
1. Exercising caution or showing care or attention.
2. Cautiously attentive.
3. With care and dignity.

Use 'careful' in a sentence:

• 1. You'll have to be careful how you frame the question.
• 2. Be careful not to damage other people's property.
• 3. Careful planning is the secret of success.
• 4. Careful you don't tread in that puddle.
• 5. They don't last long no matter how careful you are.
• 6. If you're not careful, you could finish up seriously ill.
• 7. Be careful. The paint hasn't dried yet.
• 8. Be careful ─ it has a sharp edge.
• 9. Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality.
• 10. Word always gets out no matter how careful you are.
• 11. From now on I'll be more careful.
• 12. The report repays careful reading.
• 13. Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam.
• 14. Careful ─ the fabric tears very easily.
• 15. Be careful not to drop that plate.
• 16. Be careful ─ the plates are hot.
• 17. Be careful what you say ─ he's easily provoked.
• 18. Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias.
• 19. He should have been more careful.
• 20. The trip needs careful planning.
• 21. The agreement was signed after careful perusal.
• 22. I've given the matter careful thought.
• 23. Be careful—it has a sharp edge.
• 24. Be careful of the nettles—they sting!
• 25. Careful, you jackass!
• 26. Careful preparation for the exam is essential.
• 27. Be careful—the plates are hot.
• 28. Be careful of the traffic.
• 29. Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money.
• 30. These proposals deserve careful study.
• 31. Careful planning at this stage will help to avoid a last-minute panic.
• 32. Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car.
• 33. Be careful climbing that ladder. Look what happened last time.
• 34. Please be more careful in future.
• 35. 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked.
• 36. She had lost count of the number of times she'd told him to be careful.
• 37. Be careful not to cross the line.
• 38. Be careful, you're dripping paint everywhere!
• 39. You must be careful when handling chemicals.
• 40. She was careful not to close the door on the possibility of further talks.
• 41. You'll fry on the beach if you're not careful.
• 42. Careful—you're messing my hair.
• 43. Be careful with that ─ it cost a lot of money.
• 44. Be careful you don't trip up on the step.
• 45. Be careful crossing the main road.
• 46. Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple.
• 47. He was careful not to celebrate prematurely.
• 48. She stressed the importance of careful preparation.
• 49. The report deserves careful consideration.
• 50. I said you'd have to be extra careful.
• 51. Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences.
• 52. She was careful not to let her control slip.
• 53. Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety.
• 54. You ought to have been more careful.