careful
[ˈkerfl]
Definition:
1. Exercising caution or showing care or attention.
2. Cautiously attentive.
3. With care and dignity.
'careful' example sentence:
- You'll have to be careful how you frame the question.
- Be careful not to damage other people's property.
- Careful planning is the secret of success.
- Careful you don't tread in that puddle.
- They don't last long no matter how careful you are.
- If you're not careful, you could finish up seriously ill.
- Be careful. The paint hasn't dried yet.
- Be careful ─ it has a sharp edge.
- Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality.
- Word always gets out no matter how careful you are.
- From now on I'll be more careful.
- The report repays careful reading.
- Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam.
- Careful ─ the fabric tears very easily.
- Be careful not to drop that plate.
- Be careful ─ the plates are hot.
- Be careful what you say ─ he's easily provoked.
- Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias.
- He should have been more careful.
- The trip needs careful planning.
- The agreement was signed after careful perusal.
- I've given the matter careful thought.
- Be careful—it has a sharp edge.
- Be careful of the nettles—they sting!
- Careful, you jackass!
- Careful preparation for the exam is essential.
- Be careful—the plates are hot.
- Be careful of the traffic.
- Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money.
- These proposals deserve careful study.
- Careful planning at this stage will help to avoid a last-minute panic.
- Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car.
- Be careful climbing that ladder. Look what happened last time.
- Please be more careful in future.
- 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked.
- She had lost count of the number of times she'd told him to be careful.
- Be careful not to cross the line.
- Be careful, you're dripping paint everywhere!
- You must be careful when handling chemicals.
- She was careful not to close the door on the possibility of further talks.
- You'll fry on the beach if you're not careful.
- Careful—you're messing my hair.
- Be careful with that ─ it cost a lot of money.
- Be careful you don't trip up on the step.
- Be careful crossing the main road.
- Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple.
- He was careful not to celebrate prematurely.
- She stressed the importance of careful preparation.
- The report deserves careful consideration.
- I said you'd have to be extra careful.
- Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences.
- She was careful not to let her control slip.
- Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety.
- You ought to have been more careful.