Grade 13

conscientious (con-sci-en-tious)

Definition


adjective.
governed by moral standard

Example Sentence

The conscientious boy returned the lost wallet to the rightful owner.

Synonyms

ethical; honest; principled

Antonyms

dishonest; unjust

Rhymes

  • contentious
  • pretentious
  • tendentious

  • conscientious
  • unpretentious