conscientiousness
nounUK /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəsnəs/
US /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəsnəs/
Conscientiousness is being careful to do things the right way.
Her conscientiousness made her check her homework twice before turning it in.
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2. The quality of doing your work with great care and effort.
His conscientiousness at the bakery meant every loaf was baked just right.
3. A personality trait of being organized and following rules.
People high in conscientiousness often keep tidy desks and make plans.
4. The feeling of wanting to do what is right and fair.
She showed conscientiousness by returning the wallet she found.