Conscientiousness

Conscientiousness
Conscientiousness Con`sci*en"tious*ness, n. The quality of being conscientious; a scrupulous regard to the dictates of conscience. [1913 Webster]

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  • conscientiousness — con·sci en·tious·ness || ‚kÉ‘nʃɪ enʃəsnɪs / kÉ’n n. uprightness, desire to do what is right; diligence, thoughtfulness, scrupulousness …   English contemporary dictionary

  • conscientiousness — con·sci·en·tious·ness …   English syllables

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