CAREFUL, a. [See Care.] 1. Full of care; anxious; solicitous.Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things. Luke 10.2. Provident; attentive to support and protect; with of or for.Thou hast been careful for us with all care. 2 Kings 4.What could a careful father more have done. Dryden.In present usage careful is generally followed by of; as, careful of health.3. Watchful; cautious; giving good heed; as, be careful to maintain good works; be careful of your conversation.4. Filling with care or solicitude; exposing to concern, anxiety or trouble; full of cares.Raised to a careful height.
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