Careful Definition
careful
adjective
- 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 father's advice"
- unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"
- 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"
"Careful" in song lyrics
See how careful is used in real songs:
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"You guys better be careful"
9th Prince f/ Paradox, Tommy Whispers, Trife Da God — Street Pharmacists -
"You know the ave. is snitching, God, be careful"
Ancient Coins — The Snitch -
"the doctor said be careful"
Anti-Pop Consortium — Focused
Words that rhyme with careful
Usage tips for "careful"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "careful" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for careful to find words that pair well.